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Tips for Completing the CMS-1500Version 02/12 Claim FormAs a Beacon provider partner, we value the services you provide and it is important to us that you arereimbursed for the work you do. To assure your claim is not rejected or denied, we provide the tipsbelow for accurately completing the CMS-1500 claim nsMember Information (Fields 1-13)1CoverageSituationalShow the type of health insurance coverage applicable to this claim bychecking the appropriate box (i.e., if a Medicare claim is being filed,check the Medicare box).1aInsured's ID numberRequiredList the insured’s identification number here. THIS MUST MATCH THEID ON THE INSURED’S IDENTIFICATION CARD. Verify that theidentification number corresponds to the insured listed in field 4. Themember and the insured are not always the same person. Some payersassign unique identification numbers to each enrollee or dependent andrequire the ID number of the enrollee or dependent receiving services(the member) instead of the insured’s ID number in this field.2Member's nameRequiredEnter the member's last name, first name, and middle initial, if any.NOTE: If the member has a last name suffix (e.g., Jr, Sr) enter it afterthe last name, but before the first name. Do not include anyprofessional titles. Do not use any punctuation in this field.3Member's birth dateand genderRequiredEnter the member's birth date and sex. Use the eight-digit format(MM DD CCYY) format for date of birth. Enter an X in the correct box toindicate the sex of the member. Only one box can be marked. If thegender is unknown, leave blank.RequiredEnter the insured's full last name, first name and middle initial. If theinsured has a last name suffix (e.g., Jr, Sr) enter it after the last name,but before the first name. THIS MUST MATCH THE NAME ON THEINSURED’S IDENTIFICATION CARD45Insured's nameMember's address,city, state, zip code,and telephone numberRequiredEnter the member's mailing address and telephone number. On the firstline, enter the street address (apartment number or Post Office Boxnumber); the second line, the city and state; the third line, the ZIP code,and phone number.NOTE: Do not use commas, periods, or other punctuation in theaddress (i.e., 123 North Main Street 101 instead of 123 N. Main Street,#101). When entering a nine-digit ZIP code, include the hyphen. Do notuse a hyphen or space as a separator within the telephone number.1 Tips for Completing the CMS-1500 Version 02/12 Claim Form

FieldNumber6FieldDescriptionMember's relationshipto the insuredDataTypeRequiredInstructionsCheck the appropriate box for the member’s relationship to the insuredwhen field 4 is completed. Remember that the member’s relationship tothe insured is not always “self.”Enter the insured's address (apartment/PO box number, street, city,state, zip code, and telephone number with area code).7Insured's address, city,state, zip code andtelephone numberRequired8Reserved for NUCCuseN/ANOTE: Do not use commas, periods, or other punctuation in theaddress (i.e., 123 North Main Street 101 instead of 123 N. Main Street,#101). When entering a nine-digit ZIP code, include the hyphen. Do notuse a hyphen or space as a separator within the telephone number.9Other insured's nameSituationalRequired if field 11d is marked "yes" or if there is other insuranceinvolved with the reimbursement of this claim. Enter the name (lastname, first name, middle initial) of the person who is insured underother payer.9aOther insured's policyor group numberSituationalRequired if field 11d is marked "yes" or if there is other insuranceinvolved with the reimbursement of this claim. Enter the other insured'spolicy or group number or the insured's identification number.9bReserved for NUCCuseN/A9cReserved for NUCCuseN/A9dOther insured'sinsurance plan nameor program nameSituationalPlace an "X" in the box indicating whether or not the condition for whichthe member is being treated is related to current or previousemployment, an automobile accident, or any other accident. Enter an"X" in either the YES or NO box for each question.Is the member’scondition related to:10a–cEmployment?Not RequiredNOTE: The state postal code must be shown if “yes” is marked in 10bfor “auto accident.” Any field marked yes indicates there may be otherapplicable insurance coverage that would be primary such asautomobile liability insurance. Primary insurance information must thenbe shown in field 11.Not requiredNot required by Beacon. Please leave blank.Auto accident?Other accident?10dClaim Codes(Designated by NUCC)Required if field 11d is marked "yes" or if there is other insuranceinvolved with the reimbursement of this claim. Enter the other insured'sinsurance company or program name.2 Tips for Completing the CMS-1500 Version 02/12 Claim Form

nsured’s Policy,Group or FECAnumberNot requiredEnter the insured's policy or group number as it appears on theinsured’s health care identification card.11aInsured's date of birthand sexNot requiredRequired if the patient is not the insured. Enter the insured’s eight-digitbirth date in the MMDDCCYY format and sex if different from field 3.11bOther Claim ID(Designated by NUCC)Not requiredNot required by Beacon. Please leave blank.11cInsurance plan nameor program nameSituationalEnter the insured's insurance company or program name.11dIs there another healthbenefit plan?RequiredPlace an "X" in the box indicating whether there may be otherinsurance involved in the reimbursement of this claim. If “yes” completefields 9, 9a, and 9b.12Member's orauthorized person'ssignature(Medicaid/otherinformation release)RequiredInsured’s or authorizedperson’s signatureSituational13The member must sign and date the claim if authorizing the release ofmedical information. If "signature on file" is indicated, the provider mustmaintain a signed release form or CMS-1500 (formerly HCFA 1500).The member’s signature authorizes release of medical informationnecessary to process the claim.The signature in this field authorizes payment of benefits to thephysician or supplier. Signature on file, SOF, is acceptable.Provider of Service or Supplier Information (Fields 14-33)14Date of current illness,injury, or pregnancyNot requiredNot applicable.15Other DateNot requiredNot applicable.16Dates member unableto work in currentoccupationSituationalRequired if the member is eligible for disability or worker'scompensation benefits due to this illness. Enter the “From” and “To”dates the member was unable to work in MMDDYY or MMDDCCYYformat.17Name of referringphysician or othersourceSituational17aID number of referringphysicianSituationalNot required, but if present, qualifier in 17a is required.Enter the name of the referring physician or other source if applicable.The Other ID number of the referring, ordering, or supervising provideris reported in 17a in the shaded area. The qualifier indicating what the3 Tips for Completing the CMS-1500 Version 02/12 Claim Form

ber represents is reported in the qualifier field to the immediateright of 17a.(This qualifier is used for Supervising Provider only.)5010A1 Instructions: The NUCC defines the following qualifiers used in5010A1:0B State License Number1G Provider UPIN NumberG2 Provider Commercial NumberLU Location Number (This qualifier is used for Supervising Provideronly.)The non-NPI ID number of the referring, ordering, or supervisingprovider refers to the unique identifier of the professional or to theprovider designated taxonomy code.This field allows for the entry of 2 characters in the qualifier field and 17characters in the Other ID# field.17bNPISituationalEnter the NPI of the referring or ordering physician listed in field 17.18Hospitalization datesrelated to currentservicesSituationalRequired if this claim includes charges for services rendered during aninpatient admission. Enter dates in MMDDYY format.19Additional ClaimInformation(Designated by NUCC)Not RequiredNot required by Beacon.20Outside lab/chargesNot requiredEnter if lab tests performed and billed on this claim were processed bya lab outside the provider’s premises.Enter the applicable ICD indicator to identify which version of ICDcodes is being reported.9 ICD-9-CM0 ICD-10-CM21.ICDIndicatorDiagnosis or nature ofillness or injuryRequiredEnter the indicator between the vertical, dotted lines in the upper righthand portion of the field. Enter the codes to identify the patient’sdiagnosis and/or condition. List no more than 12 ICD-9-CM or ICD-10CM diagnosis codes. Relate lines A–L to the lines of service in 24E bythe letter of the line. Use the highest level of specificity. Do not providenarrative description in this field.DESCRIPTION: ICD-10 codes to be used for dates of service afterOctober 1, 2015.21. A-LDiagnosisRequiredAt least one diagnosis code is required4 Tips for Completing the CMS-1500 Version 02/12 Claim Form

ubmission code should be present, if original claim number ispresent22Medicaid resubmissioncode/original referencenumberSituational23Prior authorizationnumberNot required24aFromDates of serviceOriginal Claim numberNot applicable.RequiredEnter “From” and “To” dates of service in MMDDYY or MMDDCCYYformat. Line fields can include no more than two dates of service for thesame procedure code. Grouping is allowed only for services onconsecutive days. The number of days must correspond to the numberof units in 24g.24aToSituationalNot required when the Days or Units (field 24g) is “1”24bPlace of serviceRequiredEnter the appropriate place of service code from the list of HIPAAcompliant codes.24cEMGNot required24dProcedures, services,or suppliesCPT/HCPCSRequiredEmergency indicator not applicable.Enter a valid CPT or HCPCS code for each service rendered.Modifiers are required where applicable for Medicaid plans. Enter avalid CPT or HCPCS code modifier for each service entered. *HIPAA: Billing Code Modifiers24dModifierSituational* When submitting a CPT or HCPC code with a modifier, it is criticalthat the modifier be placed in its appropriate order. HIPAA allows up tofour (4) modifiers to be used. The order of the modifiers has a particularmeaning. The order of the modifiers is found below:Modifier ONE: This field is dedicated for modifiers that affect or definethe service (i.e., TG modifier to identify a ‘complex high level of care’)Modifier TWO: This field is dedicated for modifiers that identify pricing(i.e., HA modifier to identify ‘child/adolescent’ or HN modifier to identify‘bachelors level’)Modifier THREE & FOUR: These fields are dedicated for modifiers thatidentify statistics (e.g., HV ‘funded by State Addictions Agency’).24eDiagnosis pointerRequiredEnter the diagnosis code reference number as shown in field 21 torelate the date of service and the procedures performed to the primary5 Tips for Completing the CMS-1500 Version 02/12 Claim Form