Medical Billing Forum
Billing => Billing => : bsmedbilling February 08, 2011, 12:29:45 PM
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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)
Thanks,
Bsmedbilling
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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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Would you leave it blank?
Thanks,
Bsmedbilling
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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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Ok, Thanks for your help
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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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Block 32 is left blank when the service was done in the patient's home.
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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.
Learn something new every day!
Michele
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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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Hi Michele,
Yes, I suppose it could be :) I don't bill Medicare....I was talking about the commercial carriers...