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CMS-1500 Model

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This is the way that I define the life cycle of a claim for a CMS-1500 form. In my view, it is very important for a medical biller and coder to know the proper life cycle of a CMS-1500 form. 1. First, there is the General office processing. 2. Then the coding department processes the claim. 3. The IT Department then processes the claim. 4. The insurance companies adjudicate the claim. 5. Electronic deposits are made to the posting department. Payments are posted to accounts and balance transfers take place. Then the checks are deposited. 6. Then the follow up department processes the claim. 7. Three patient statements are sent. 8. Finally, the collections of delinquent accounts take place. If the biller and coder does not know the

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