Getting Started
What is EDI?
EDI is the computer-to-computer transmission of business data in a standard format, which replaces a traditional paper business document.
What is HIPAA?
Who can use ASK services?
ASK can accept claims directly for these payers at no cost.
What are the benefits of EDI?
- Eliminate paper claim forms - You will no longer need to purchase paper forms, postage, envelopes, etc.
- Increase your office’s efficiency - You will no longer spend time preparing claims to mail.
- EDI edits eliminate claim errors - Up-front editing means cleaner claims are passed to the payer. The provider knows within hours if claims submitted contain errors. Any claims with errors can be corrected and resubmitted the same day!
- Response reports assure your claims were received - Paper claims provide no reporting.
- Get claims paid faster – If claims are received sooner, they will be processed sooner.
What are the advantages of electronic claim filing?
- Saving Money
- Saving Time
- Increased Efficiency
- Reducing Paperwork
Note: EDI Midwest Clearinghouse offers electronic claims filing to more than 1,100 additional payers.
Common myths for not submitting electronic claims:
- "I don't have software capable of performing electronic billing." – We provide electronic claims filing software and support absolutely free!
- "I won't get paper remits any longer." – While more and more payers are looking at electronic remits as a way to reduce costs, payers have the option of offering paper remits. This would apply regardless of whether claims are filed on paper or electronically.
- "If I get a computer or Internet access, I could get a virus and lose everything." – There are many software programs available that can detect and eradicate viruses. Most computers purchased today already have this software loaded. If regular computer backups are performed, and proper virus software is used the chances of losing data is greatly reduced.