Chapter 3: Advances of Electronic Claims

Question 1

Electronic claims can be processed quicker than paper claims and paid sooner this is called?

Answer 1

Turnaround time.

Question 2

What is the first benefit of electronic claims?

Answer 2

Providers can submit claims from anywhere.

Question 3

What is the second benefit of electronic claims?

Answer 3

Editing provides earlier detection of billing errors prior submission of the claim to the payer.

Question 4

What is the third benefit of electronic claims?

Answer 4

Postage, forms envelopes and excess staff labor eliminated.

Question 5

What is the fourth benefit of electronic claims?

Answer 5

Electronic Claims Tracking is available to verify receiving the claim.

Question 6

What is the fifth benefit of electronic claims?

Answer 6

Electronic remittance (paysment) post sonner to the provider’s account.