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COPYRIGHT 2005 International Medical News Group
Hello, October--goodbye, paper Medicare claims.
Oct. 1 marks the date that physicians and other providers may no longer submit any paper Medicare claims; electronically filed claims not in compliance with federal regulations also are prohibited.
The rules are part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). After Oct. 1, paper claims will not be allowed; all electronic claims "that do not meet standards required by [HIPAA] will be returned to the filer for re-submission as compliant claims," the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
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