Attention to Detail and the CMS-1500 Claim Form Producing a clean claim is one of the important goals for billing specialists. Attention to detail and accuracy should be at the forefront when submitting a CMS-1500 claim form for reimbursement. Ensuring that the insured person’s name is exactly as it appears on their insurance card is one step toward producing a clean claim. Additionally, reviewing a completed Medicare claim could be one of your main responsibilities. Discuss steps you would take to make sure that you followed all billing guidelines for submitting your CMS-1500 claim form for reimbursement. Analyze a completed Medicare claim to identify potential causes for denial. Include the following aspects in the discussion: A minimum of three specific reasons for a claim rejection Give a specific example for each of the three reasons Identify any errors that you may have found on your completed claim Discuss at least three steps that you would take to produce a clean claim Discuss some of the other reasons a claim can be rejected or denied
