Medical Billing Forum
Billing => Billing => : TOWERMED April 16, 2008, 04:00:12 PM
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I have a possible new client whose patients are basically Medicare/Medi-cal (in California).I am unsure how to go about filling out the CMS-1500 form for this situation. Does the Medicare info get filled out as primary ins. and the Medi-cal as second? Or do I wait until we hear back from Medicare before sending in Medi-cal? Also I've heard that Medi-cal needs forms filled out on paper only. Is that true?
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Hi,
I have not billed to Medi-Cal Before. Is that the California Medicaid? If Medicare is prime, you definitely need to file with them first. After you receive the eob you would file the Medi-Cal. Our NY Medicaid requires special forms to be completed. When they are 2ndary you indicate the primary payment right on the form and you do not attach a copy of the EOB.
Good Luck
Michele