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riafat

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Onset Date BCBS TX
« on: July 08, 2011, 01:24:18 PM »
BCBS TX required onset date on Office claim. I am not sure BCBS TX required onset date for hospital claims as well?? If anyone know about this. Please help me.

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Re: Onset Date BCBS TX
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2011, 03:54:44 PM »
Are they asking for hospitalization dates or onset dates?  Are they for hospital services?  If they require it you really don't have an option.  Onset date goes in box 14.

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Re: Onset Date BCBS TX
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2011, 02:39:48 AM »
Yes, I am asking about hospital services. Will insurance BCBS TX pay Hospital claims if submit without onset date?

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Re: Onset Date BCBS TX
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2011, 10:01:55 AM »
Based on your original post I would say no.  But most insurance carriers require the admission and discharge dates when billing for hospital visits.
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Re: Onset Date BCBS TX
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2011, 10:01:55 AM »