I asked this very similar question. Below is the response I received. Linda
-----Original Message----- From: AskHIPAA AskHIPAA [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 5:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Small provider ASCA contains a provision which requires the electronic submission of Medicare claims as of October 16, 2003. However, ASCA provides for exceptions to this requirement if the entity is considered "small". ASCA defines "small" as a provider of services who does not file electronic claims, with fewer than 10 full time employees and who earns less than 5 million in gross revenue. The Secretary in unusual cases and in situation may also grant waivers where there is no method available for the submission of claims in an electronic form. There is nothing for you to do now. HHS will be issuing guidance which will provide further clarification on these provisions and will explain the waiver applications process. >>> "Shemely, Linda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/02/02 11:26AM >>> If a small provider (one physician) has the methodology to send claims electronically, do they have to send them electronically to Medicare? Right now, they send them via paper. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to process your request. ====================================================== The WEDI SNIP listserv to which you are subscribed is not moderated. The discussions on this listserv therefore represent the views of the individual participants, and do not necessarily represent the views of the WEDI Board of Directors nor WEDI SNIP. If you wish to receive an official opinion, post your question to the WEDI SNIP Issues Database at http://snip.wedi.org/tracking/. Posting of advertisements or other commercial use of this listserv is specifically prohibited.
