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bsmedbilling
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CMS 1500 Box 32
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February 08, 2011, 12:29:45 PM »
Hello everyone,
If a provider is performing diagnostic testing in patient's home, should the patient's information be placed in Box 32 of the CMS 1500 form? (medicare claims)
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rdmoore2003
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Re: CMS 1500 Box 32
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February 08, 2011, 01:45:44 PM »
I would think it would show only in POS which is 24b. The pt. would not have a npi to place in 32a...
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rdmoore is correct.
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Re: CMS 1500 Box 32
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February 08, 2011, 05:48:30 PM »
Would you leave it blank?
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I think you would do as you normally would. The only difference is the POS. POS will make a difference when filing to insurance.
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bsmedbilling
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February 08, 2011, 07:24:53 PM »
Ok, Thanks for your help
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Michele
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Re: CMS 1500 Box 32
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February 08, 2011, 09:27:02 PM »
Don't leave 32 blank, use the office info. The POS identifies that it was done in the patient's home.
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Re: CMS 1500 Box 32
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February 08, 2011, 11:26:46 PM »
Block 32 is left blank when the service was done in the patient's home.
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Michelle Rimmer, CHI, CPMB
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February 09, 2011, 11:15:48 AM »
That must vary by insurance carrier. I've seen claims kicked back for box 32 not being completed for home services, and they were advised to use office info.
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February 09, 2011, 11:23:57 AM »
I don't think I've had to do Medicare, but in general I was under the understanding that you use POS HOME and the office/practice information in box 32.
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medauthor
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February 09, 2011, 11:27:19 AM »
Hi Michele,
Yes, I suppose it could be
I don't bill Medicare....I was talking about the commercial carriers...
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