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The HCFA 1500 is the official standard form used when submitting bills or claims for reimbursements to Medicare or Medicaid for health service. This form is also used by physicians, private insurers, and managed care plans.

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It is the form that is required for use when billing an insurance company for health care services given. It is used by all types of health care providers who are billing insurance.

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Can I print an HCFA 1500 form in Arizona?

Can I print a HCFA form in Arizona


What is the difference between a UB04 and HCFA 1500 form?

Hcfa 1500 --- providers ub04 --- hospitals and other medical facilities


What field is the cpt or hcpcs code inserted in?

24D on he HCFA-1500 form (08/05)


Standard claim submitted by physicians office?

AnswerIt was the HCFA-1500, now I think its called the CMS-1500. Same form though.


Where can you buy a HCFA 1500?

There are many places where one could purchase a HCFA 1500. One would be able to purchase this product from online shopping websites such as Amazon or eBay.


What is claim details in a medicare claim?

All information relevant on a HCFA (HealthClaimForm 1500).Standard form, all providers use.


What is a HCFA 1500 claim form?

Definition: The standard claim format used by health plans on which to consider payment to the medical provider.


Where can you obtain HCFA 1500 software?

One can obtain HCFA 1500 software when one goes to sites like download dot com. There one can try it for free. Price for a single-user license is $150.


What is the full form of hcfa?

Health care Financing Administration


What is the definition of Types of Services and how important is it in an HCFA form?

I didn't find the exact definition but this site gives you a pretty good start http://www.cms.hhs.gov/data/betos/default.asp The HCFA is now CMS It appears VERY important. The different types of service on a 1500 help determine the rate in which the provider is reimbursed. It can be a in-patient hospital visit, clinic visit, out-patient services, etc... When billing on a 1500 claim form, this information is required or your claim will be denied...


What formerly known government agency HCFA is now called what?

The HCFA is now the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.


What is the name of the claim form when submitting an medicare claim?

Paper medical bills are referred to as HCFA-1500 forms, however Medicare no longer accepts paper bills from providers, all billing must be submitted via electronic claim form. If you are asking this question as the patient, your provider should be the one submitting the bill for reimbursement from Medicare.