In general, the start date for determining the one-year timely filing period is the date of service or “From” date on the claim. For institutional claims that include span dates of service (i.e. a “From” and “Through” date on the claim), the “Through” date on the claim is used to determine the date of service for claims filing timeliness. For claims submitted by physicians and other suppliers that include span dates of service, the line item “From” date is used for determining the date of service for claims filing timeliness.
Claims filed after the deadline will be denied by Medicare, according to the release.
Read the ASA release on Medicare claims.
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