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This companion document provides informational guidance on the 837I Institutional Health Care Claim transaction. It outlines expectations and basic instructions, compliance checking, HIPAA codes,

How to fill out 837i health care claim

How to fill out 837i health care claim

1. Gather patient information: Ensure you have the patient's name, date of birth, and insurance details.
2. Identify the provider: Enter the name, NPI (National Provider Identifier), and address of the healthcare provider.
3. Fill out the patient account number: This is usually the number assigned to the patient by the healthcare provider.
4. Specify the dates of service: Clearly mark the dates when services were provided.
5. Input services rendered: List the services provided with corresponding CPT/HCPCS codes.
6. Detail diagnosis codes: Include the appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes to support the services billed.
7. Include charges: Enter the billed amount for each service.
8. Indicate insurance information: Fill in the relevant insurance plan details, including policy and group numbers.
9. Submit the claims electronically or via mail: Ensure that all fields are filled correctly before submission.

Who needs 837i health care claim?

1. Healthcare providers who are submitting claims for services rendered to patients.
2. Hospitals and institutions that need to bill for inpatient, outpatient, or other services.
3. Billing professionals and coders responsible for the accurate submission of healthcare claims.
4. Insurance companies needing to process claims for reimbursement.

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What is 837i health care claim?

The 837i health care claim is a standardized format used by healthcare providers to submit institutional claims for services provided to patients. It is part of the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) standard developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Who is required to file 837i health care claim?

Healthcare providers who offer institutional services, such as hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, are required to file the 837i health care claim to seek reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance payers.

How to fill out 837i health care claim?

To fill out the 837i health care claim, providers must gather patient information, service details, and billing information, then format this data according to the 837i standard guidelines using specialized software or electronic billing services.

What is the purpose of 837i health care claim?

The purpose of the 837i health care claim is to facilitate the electronic transmission of healthcare service details for billing and reimbursement purposes, ensuring accurate and efficient processing by payers.

What information must be reported on 837i health care claim?

The 837i health care claim must report information including patient demographics, provider details, service dates, diagnoses and procedure codes, and charges for the services rendered.