I am not having trouble with Availity. I wonder if it's an access issue. Do you have access to eligibility and benefits in Availity? That is where I look up the coverage. There is a drop down within that screen that you can select patient name and DOB if you don't have the new ID numbers. It will provide the new ID number for you.
April Hanson
Patient Accounts
Perham Living
Ph: 218.347.1894
F: 218.347.1885
Dedicated to health and wellness throughout life.
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: BC new ID numbersDoes anyone else use Availity? I can't use any of the BCBS functions on Availity, so I can't get new ID numbers, check claim status or eligibility. Anyone else having issues? Any other ways to get new ID numbers?
Thank you!Sara
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Thank you Tracy this is very helpful I appreciate your help! April Hanson Patient Accounts Perham Living Ph: 218. 347. 1894 F: 218. 347. 1885 April. Hanson@ perhamhealth. org Dedicated to health and wellness throughout life. From: billers@ list. mnhomecare. org
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Thank you Tracy this is very helpful I appreciate your help!
April Hanson
Patient Accounts
Perham Living
Ph: 218.347.1894
F: 218.347.1885
Dedicated to health and wellness throughout life.
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: BC new ID numbers
April they gave a webinar on this and I took notes. (foronce lol) For the pdgm claims, you can use old number for overlapping. For 2023 claims, use old id number. For 2024 claims use new id number. They have parted ways with Amerigroup so the new Payer id number is 00726. ALL claims submitted after 1/1/24 go to the 00726 pid regardless of date of service.
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Good afternoon, As of January 1st, BC ID's have changed for MSHO policies. We have just a few patients on the Medicare side of their benefit. How is everyone handling those patients? Will BC deny the claim if it has their old ID number on it?
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Good afternoon,
As of January 1st, BC ID's have changed for MSHO policies. We have just a few patients on the Medicare side of their benefit. How is everyone handling those patients? Will BC deny the claim if it has their old ID number on it? I believe in past years they have. There isn't a way to bill the dates of service if they are in the middle of their episode without discharging and readmitting since it bills like Medicare claims would. Any suggestions? I am trying to be proactive to avoid denials if possible. Thanks!
April Hanson
Patient Accounts
Perham Living
Ph: 218.347.1894
F: 218.347.1885
Dedicated to health and wellness throughout life.
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