Submit Part A claims electronically
- Saves time, electronic submission eliminates mailing delays
- Eliminates administrative costs, electronic submission costs nothing
- Protects patient information, electronic submission is secure
- Allows for the immediate confirmation of receipt, electronic submission provides transaction confirmations
Read on to find out how you can avoid the wait by submitting electronically.
Are you trying to submit a claim electronically to First Coast?
Claim submission
CMS requires providers to submit their claims electronically. Please see the CMS IOM Pub. 100-04 Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 24, section 90 concerning the mandatory requirement for electronic claims submission.
| Electronic submission method | Submission instructions | Additional resources |
|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) |
Access to the FISS system allows customers to perform multiple billing functions such as keying claims via direct data entry (DDE), checking claim status, performing claim corrections, and much more. The TIBCO connectivity guide provides instructions for electronic claim submission. |
For details, links, and enrollment information visit Getting started with DDE. |
| Free software |
Medicare offers the following software programs: |
Visit our EDI webpage to begin taking advantage. |
| Billing service/clearinghouse | Providers can opt to have their claims sent to First Coast by a billing service or clearinghouse. Refer to Electronic services - getting started for further assistance. | Visit our Approved 5010 vendor list for further information. |
First Coast offers free education on the submission methods described above. Access the following to learn more:
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