tci Part B Insider - 2012 Issue 15

Billing: Your Top 3 Secondary Payer Questions Answered

Start with the basics and then move on to learning the intricacies.Last week, we told you about Medicare's latest tips for submitting secondary payer claims--and our readers had several follow-up questions about this often-confusing sector of the billing cycle. Today, we've got the answers to three of your dual-payer billing questions.Background: When a patient is covered by two insurance companies, such as patients whose employer and spouse's employer both provide health benefits, claims processing can be confusing. Add in differing payer claims processes and patients who might not give you all the information you need, and primary...

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