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how to submit medicare secondary claims electronically through office alley

by Ms. Mikayla Pfeffer II Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago

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How do I submit a secondary claim to a payer?

To find payers who accept secondary claims, go to the Resource Center> Payer List, and look for the indicator “Y” in the “SEC” column. This indicates that you can send secondary claims electronically to that payer. For all methods of claim submission, you will need to bill the primary payer as usual.

Where can I find more information about Medicare claims processing?

For more information please contact your local MAC or refer to the Medicare Claims Processing Manual (IOM Pub.100-04), Chapter 24.

How does electronic claims submission (ECS) work?

How Electronic Claims Submission Works: The claim is electronically transmitted from the provider's computer to the MAC. The MACs initial edits are to determine if the claims meet the basic requirements of the HIPAA standard. If errors are detected at this level, the entire batch of claims would be rejected for correction and resubmission.

Can providers that Bill institutional claims submit claims electronically?

Providers that bill institutional claims are also permitted to submit claims electronically via direct data entry (DDE) screens. How Electronic Claims Submission Works: The claim is electronically transmitted from the provider's computer to the MAC.

How do I submit a secondary claim through Office Ally?

Upload your print image secondary claim, just as you would a primary claim, EXCEPT the payer name in the top right of the CMS 1500 form must contain the secondary payer name, plus the word, “secondary.” We will recognize this as a secondary claim and send the claim to your claim fix so that you can key in the ...

How do I make a secondary claim?

On a patient's Insurance Claims page, select a primary (or secondary) claim that has a status of Payment Received. The Claim Detail dialog box appears. Click (or tap) Create Secondary Claim (or Create Tertiary Claim). Review and submit the secondary (or tertiary) claim.

How do I bill Medicare in Office Ally?

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How do I submit a corrected claim with Office Ally?

Office Ally (Claim Fix Method)Correct the inaccurate or missing information in TherapyMate.Login to Office Alley.Go to the Claim Fix page and choose Repairable Claims.Dates with rejected claims in them will be in red.

How are secondary claims processed?

Secondary Claims – Secondary claims can be submitted electronically or on paper. However, Medicare requires electronic submission for secondary claims. If a secondary claim is submitted on paper the claim is printed onto a cms form and a copy of the explanation of benefits (eob) is attached.

How do you fill out CMS 1500 when Medicare is secondary?

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Is Office Ally an EDI?

Office Ally provides an online entry tool for those providers who wish to submit claims electronically but do not have claims processing software. To use this tool, you must first have enrolled with ActivHealthCare for EDI.

Is Office Ally a clearinghouse?

Clearinghouse. Office Ally is a full service clearinghouse offering a web-based service where providers can submit to Participating Payers for FREE*. Our Online Claim Entry allows you to create CMS1500, UB04, and ADA claims on our website; or use your existing software to create and submit claims electronically.

How do I contact the Office Ally?

Enroll here, or for more information call (360) 975-7000 or email us at [email protected].

How do I resubmit my Medicare claim?

To submit a corrected claim to Medicare, make the correction and resubmit it as a regular claim (Claim Type is Default) and Medicare will process it.

What is the difference between a corrected claim and a replacement claim?

A corrected or replacement claim is a replacement of a previously submitted claim (e.g., changes or corrections to charges, clinical or procedure codes, dates of service, member information, etc.). The new claim will be considered as a replacement of a previously processed claim.

What are the resubmission codes?

What is a resubmission code?6 - Corrected Claim.7 - Replacement of prior claim.8 - Void/cancel of prior claim.

What is Medicare Secondary Payer?

Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) is the term generally used when the Medicare program does not have primary payment responsibility - that is, when another entity has the responsibility for paying before Medicare. When Medicare began in 1966, it was the primary payer for all claims except for those covered by Workers' Compensation, ...

When did Medicare start?

When Medicare began in 1966 , it was the primary payer for all claims except for those covered by Workers' Compensation, Federal Black Lung benefits, and Veteran’s Administration (VA) benefits.

Why is Medicare conditional?

Medicare makes this conditional payment so that the beneficiary won’t have to use his own money to pay the bill. The payment is “conditional” because it must be repaid to Medicare when a settlement, judgment, award or other payment is made. Federal law takes precedence over state laws and private contracts.

How long does ESRD last on Medicare?

Individual has ESRD, is covered by a GHP and is in the first 30 months of eligibility or entitlement to Medicare. GHP pays Primary, Medicare pays secondary during 30-month coordination period for ESRD.

What age is Medicare?

Retiree Health Plans. Individual is age 65 or older and has an employer retirement plan: Medicare pays Primary, Retiree coverage pays secondary. 6. No-fault Insurance and Liability Insurance. Individual is entitled to Medicare and was in an accident or other situation where no-fault or liability insurance is involved.

Does GHP pay for Medicare?

GHP pays Primary, Medicare pays secondary. Individual is age 65 or older, is self-employed and covered by a GHP through current employment or spouse’s current employment AND the employer has 20 or more employees (or at least one employer is a multi-employer group that employs 20 or more individuals): GHP pays Primary, Medicare pays secondary.

Does Medicare pay for workers compensation?

Medicare generally will not pay for an injury or illness/disease covered by workers’ compensation. If all or part of a claim is denied by workers’ compensation on the grounds that it is not covered by workers’ compensation, a claim may be filed with Medicare.

Submitting MSP Claims Via Fiss DDE Or 5010

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All MSP claims submitted via FISS DDE or 5010 must report claim adjustment segment (CAS) information. In FISS DDE, the CAS information is entered on the "MSP Payment Information" screen (MAP1719), which is accessed from Claim Page 03 by pressing F11. This is in addition to the normal MSP coding informatio…
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Additional Information

  1. Paper (UB-04) claims can only be submitted to CGS for Black Lung related services, or when a provider meets the small provider exception, (CMS Pub. 100-04, Ch. 24§90).
  2. When a beneficiary is entitled to benefits under the Federal Black Lung (BL) Program, and services provided are related to BL, a paper (UB-04) claim must be submitted with MSP coding and the denial...
  1. Paper (UB-04) claims can only be submitted to CGS for Black Lung related services, or when a provider meets the small provider exception, (CMS Pub. 100-04, Ch. 24§90).
  2. When a beneficiary is entitled to benefits under the Federal Black Lung (BL) Program, and services provided are related to BL, a paper (UB-04) claim must be submitted with MSP coding and the denial...
  3. When submitting non-group Health Plan (no fault, liability, worker's compensation) claims for services unrelated to the MSP situation, and no related diagnosis codes are reported, do not include an...

Correcting MSP Claims and Adjustments

  • Return to Provider (RTP):MSP claims may be corrected out of the RTP file (status/location T B9997). However, providers must ensure that claim adjustment segment (CAS) information is reported on the "MSP Payment Information" screen (MAP1719), accessed from Claim Page 03 by pressing F11. Adjustments: Providers may submit adjustments to MSP claims via 5010 or FISS …
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