Question

Why is it important that claims be submitted with complete and correct information

Answer 1

It is important that claims be submitted with the complete and correct information for ensuring the full payment to be received in a timely manner. An error on a claim may lead to the claim to be denied or delayed. Having an error leads to the claims being submitted many times and this can be quite costly. Claims that are not fully paid will lead to a negative impact on the practices bottom line. A lot of practices use clearing houses for ensuring that the claims are submitted with no errors. The special alerts on clearinghouses let people come to know if there is an error in the claim.