HCFA forms and manuals for 837 electronic claims  
 


Electronic claims:   Electronic claims are sent using 837 5010 format. Each loop, each line, each segment requires a specific set of data to be sent electronically. The specifications get even more stringent when sending electronic secondary claims.

For a copy of the 837 manual, click here: 837 Manual.

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Hardcopy Claims (HCFA) Medicare:  Okay, here's the crazy part. The instructions for creating a HCFA form for Medicare are different from the instructions that you would use for commercial carriers. We have included a copy of the Medicare guidelines for creating a hard copy claim.

For a copy of the Medicare hardcopy guidelines, click here: Medicare HCFA

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Hardcopy Claims (HCFA) Commercial:Because the guidelines for commercial carriers differ from the guidelines for Medicare, we've included a copy of the guidelines for commercial carriers.

For the guidelines, click here: Commercial Carriers

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