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CMS 1500 Paper Claim Form FAQs
1. Will CareFirst/CareFirst BlueChoice accept the CMS 1500 (12/90) form after May 23, 2007?
Yes. Providers are encouraged to use the CMS 1500 (12/90) version of the claim form until further notice. By doing so, you will submit paper claims with the legacy ID number, as you currently do.
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2. When will CareFirst/CareFirst BlueChoice accept the new CMS 1500 claim forms?
Providers are encouraged to use the CMS 1500 (12/90) version of the claim form until further notice. However, we will accept the new CMS 1500 (08-05) when submitted with legacy ID numbers in block 33b. The NPI will be considered optional.
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3. What fields changed on the new CMS 1500 form?
For information regarding the CMS 1500, please visit the National Uniform Claim Committee Web site at www.nucc.org.
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4. How do the CMS 1500 changes impact the way I submit paper claims to CareFirst/CareFirst BlueChoice?
Please refer to the March/April 2007 BlueLink for details.
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5. How can I obtain the CMS 1500 (08/05) forms?
To order the new CMS 1500 forms, please call the Government Printing Office at 202-512-0455 or refer to the National Uniform Claim Committee Web site at www.nucc.org.
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