NOTE:  Medicare Secondary Claims (MSP) and (NC) Medicaid Secondary claims are NOT to be created using this screen.  Click here to access information on MSP billing.  Click here to access information on Medicaid Secondary Billing.

Here are some steps to assist you with the Secondary Billing screen:

1.  From Barnestorm Office, go to Billing > Secondary Billing. 

2.  Type in your From/Thru billing date.

3.  Type in your chart number or patient name, then select the payer to be billed secondary.    

4. Check the Hospice box, if the patient is Hospice.

5. Hold Out Claims For Orders Not Back, and Hold Out Claims For Invalid ICD Codes are checked by Default.  If the payer does not have these requirements, and you choose to ignore all errors, you can click the Ignore All Errors checkbox.  

6. There are two options on the right side.  Dependent on if the charges are under the primary payer or under the secondary payer, select that appropriate bullet.

7.  The middle section of the screen is where you will put in any codes applicable to your claim, such as condition, occurrence, value codes, OTAF, etc.  Fill in those fields, along with any applicable dollar amounts for your claim.  (NOTE:  The OTAF amount is the amount paid + any patient responsibility, including deductible, coinsurance.)

8.  There is also a REMARKS field, if you wish to include any remarks on your claim.

9.  Once you fill in all the fields, applicable to your claim, click Prepare Charges for Billing, top right of screen.

10. You can view the billing charges by selecting the View Billing Detail/Summary button.  Select the option to View Details or View Summary.  You also have the option to print the report.  Click Hide to return to Secondary Billing screen.

11. Once claim/charges are verified, click the Create HIPAA Tx button at the bottom left of screen.  Your transmission sheet will preview.  Print and then Exit

12. Click Print UB04/1500 Claim Form.  Follow normal process to print/send your claim.