Direct Data Entry
- 27 Feb 2025
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Direct Data Entry
- Updated on 27 Feb 2025
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This article explains how to enter data directly into a blank form within the Claim.MD system. The system mimics traditional paper forms to ensure ease of use. You can:
- Enter a new patient using the blank form.
- Update and send claims for existing patients already entered into Claim.MD.
Instructional Video
To enter a blank claim for a new patient:
- Click on Manage Claims in the left-hand navigation menu.
- Click
at the top of the page.
- A New Blank Claim pop-up box will appear.
- Enter known patient and/or provider information.
- Click .
- A blank View/Edit Claim screen will open. Complete all required fields (marked in red).
- Review the information, then click
at the top right.
To enter a blank claim for an existing patient:
- Click Manage Claims in the left-hand navigation menu.
- Click
at the top of the page.
- A New Blank Claim pop-up box will appear.
- Search by entering the patient’s account number, last name, or first name.
Note: You can also enter Billing Name, Rendering Provider Name or NPI to populate this data into the claim. - Click .
- The View/Edit Claim page will open with the patient's information pre-filled.
- Review and modify information as needed.
- Click
to finalize.
Attachments
Allowing Attachment
Please note, not all payers or their claim submission trading partners allow attachments.
Payers That Allow Attachments
Some payers support attachments for claims. To check if your payer allows attachments, visit the following link:
Payers Which Currently Allow Attachments
Attaching Documents to a Claim
Once a claim is created or uploaded for a payer that supports attachments, an Attach Documents link will appear at the top of the claim form in Claim.MD. Follow these steps to attach a document:
- Click on the Attach Documents link.
- Click Select A File and choose the document from your local drive.
- Close the Attach Document window after the upload is complete.
- The Attach Documents link will now display the number of attached documents.
- Select the appropriate Attachment Type to ensure correct processing.
Sending Claims by Fax or Mail
Submitting a claim via fax or mail is a simple process. However, when choosing mail submission, the organization has two options:
- Print the claim in-house and mail it manually.
- Use Claim.MD’s mailing service, which prints and dispatches the claim on behalf of the biller/provider for added convenience.
More Information
- The fax cover sheet cannot be customized.
- Before faxing or mailing a claim, users can preview a printed HCFA 1500 version in Claim.MD by clicking the "Printer"
icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
Faxing a Claim
- Set the Payer ID to
FAX01
. - Enter the payer’s fax number in the Address 2 field.
Mailing a Claim
- Set the Payer ID to
PAPER
. - Enter the payer’s address manually.NOTEClaim.MD does not maintain a list of payer addresses.
Printing a Claim
- Click the Printer icon towards the top right of the screen.
- Select Print Claim With Form.
- Click to generate a printable claim.