Can we file Primary and Secondary insurance claims at same time? Or does it have to be done one at a time?
by sid
(san jose, CA, USA)
Can we file Primary and Secondary insurance claims at same time? Or does it have to be done one at a time?
Typically the Primary insurance claim has to be submitted first before the Secondary insurance will pay - either electronically or via paper claim. For the secondary claims we submit (which are typically on paper CMS-1500), we also submit a copy of the primary EOB (Explanation of Benefits) with the CPT code(s) highlighted with the secondary claim.
Typically the secondary insurance company requires proof that the primary insurer has paid (thus the primary EOB) before they will process the secondary claim.
There are instances with Medicare that they will "crossover" and submit the claim electronically to Medicaid after they have processed.
Thanks for the question Sid - hope this helps.
Thanks,
Gina

Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Your Questions.
-
Mar 31, 18 09:47 AM
Besides networking .. visiting their offices, how else can you attract their business? When you close the collections month, how do you bill the physicians?
Read More
-
Mar 31, 18 09:36 AM
I have a potential client that is requested claim scrubbing resolutions (only corrections on claims submission errors) and insurance verification on the
Read More
-
Mar 31, 18 09:28 AM
The provider that I bill for just advised that he has a new tax ID. What is the process for this change? Would every insurance company need to be contacted?
Read More
Disclaimer and Privacy
All-Things-Medical-Billing.com provides this website as a service. Please read our full Disclaimer and Privacy Policy here.
Copyright 2018 All-Things-Medical-Billing.com