The new 1500 paper claim form (version 02/12), which replaces the current CMS-1500 paper claim form (version 08/05), will be required by payers on claims received on and after April 1, 2014.  Claims sent electronically to ECP to be printed and submitted by ECP (payer code "PAPER") will indeed meet this requirement and be submitted in the new form in accordance to this April 1 transition.  If you are currently submitting paper claims through ECP, the requisite data translations will already be accounted for.

 

ECP reminds providers that this same requirement applies to claims

that may be printed and submitted directly from provider offices, so

providers are reminded to contact their practice management software

support regarding in-office printing readiness.

 

The change in form was primarily done to accommodate and implement

future use of ICD-10 diagnosis codes (for dates of service of 10/1/14 or after), although the form does include other changes as well. 

 

For additional information and form instructions, you may visit NUCC's:

 

http://www.nucc.org/images/stories/PDF/1500_claim_form_instruction_manual_2012_02.pdf

 

If you have any questions please contact the

ECP Help Desk at 800-327-1213

 

ECP

415 Greenwell Ave.

Cincinnati, OH 45238

800.327.1213

www.4ecp.com

 

About ECP

ECP is a medical claims clearing house for 10,000+ providers nationwide. Since 1990, ECP has helped providers to reduce costs, increase productivity, and speed up the collection of receivables from payers and patients. ECP provides outstanding, results oriented customer service to our clients; helping them to manage the billing cycle. ECP is committed to maximizing the production and cash flow of our clients through proven industry experience, established processing methods, seasoned personnel, and cutting edge technology.

 

For more information, please visit www.4ECP.com