BadgerCare Plus & Medicaid SSI Provider Manual - Group Health ...
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<strong>BadgerCare</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> & <strong>Medicaid</strong> <strong>SSI</strong> <strong>Provider</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> - GHC of Eau Claire May 2012<br />
SECTION 1 – CLAIMS INFORMATION<br />
CLAIMS SUBMI<strong>SSI</strong>ON<br />
In order to facilitate timely payment of claims submitted to GHC, please utilize the appropriate claim forms and<br />
follow standard submission guidelines for your provider type.<br />
Submit all claims to:<br />
<strong>Group</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Cooperative of Eau Claire or Compcare<br />
PO Box 3217<br />
Eau Claire, WI 54702-3217<br />
Questions regarding the processing of your claims may be directed to the <strong>Provider</strong> Services Department at GHC.<br />
You can reach <strong>Provider</strong> Services directly at 1-866-563-3020 (toll-free), or at 715-552-4333. Staff is available<br />
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to answer questions regarding how your claims are processed.<br />
We do not issue <strong>Provider</strong>s a special identification number for billing purposes. However, each Member has an<br />
unique member identification number.<br />
GHC utilizes payment rationale based on various coding sources including but not limited to CPT, HCPCS,<br />
ICD-9 and CMS/CCI (Correct Coding Initiative) edits.<br />
ELECTRONIC CLAIM SUBMI<strong>SSI</strong>ON - CLEARINGHOUSES<br />
To expedite payment to you, GHC encourages electronic billing whenever possible. GHC works with five<br />
clearinghouses: Emdeon (95192), SDS (Smart Data Solutions), Cvikota Company, Relay <strong>Health</strong>, <strong>SSI</strong> <strong>Group</strong>, Inc.<br />
In addition, GHC exchanges electronic remittance advice with four clearinghouses: Cvikota, Relay <strong>Health</strong>,<br />
Gateway EDI LLC, and Rycan Technologies, Inc. Since many clearninghouses work together, please check with<br />
your clearinghouse if you do not see it listed above.<br />
Please note:<br />
<strong>Provider</strong>s are not required to utilize a clearinghouse.<br />
GHC does not charge claim submissions fees for a direct connection.<br />
Clearinghouses may charge a fee. It is the provider's responsibility to discuss these potential fees with the<br />
clearinghouse.<br />
GHC has a simple one-page form to trade basic information on establishing a direct connect. Please call GHC<br />
<strong>Provider</strong> Services at 1-866-563-3020 to obtain the Electronic Claims Setup form. No paperwork (including this<br />
form) is necessary to submit claims through a clearinghouse.<br />
In addition, GHC has a setup form available for the following types of electronic transactions:<br />
Electronic Remittance Advice form<br />
Eligibility Benefit Inquiry and Response form<br />
Claims Status Inquiry and Response form<br />
Contact GHC <strong>Provider</strong> Services at 1-866-563-3020 for more information.<br />
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