HMS Initiates Faster Way to Send Medical Documentation for an Electronic Claim

Beginning November 2, 2009, you will be able to fax medical documentation for Highmark Medicare Services (HMS) Part B Electronic Claims!

When medical documentation is needed to process your Part B electronic claim, you will be able to fax this information to Highmark Medicare Services any time prior to claim submission, including the same day.

On November 2, please look for the new "Fax Cover Sheet for Submitting Medical Documentation for Electronic Claims" on the home page of the EDI Center of the Web site, under the Reference Materials section or in the Electronic Billing Guide.

Go to:

http://www.highmarkmedicareservices.com/edi/index.html

http://www.highmarkmedicareservices.com/edi/guide/chapter11.html

James A. McNally, CPC

Health Care Consultant Services