Clearinghouses Process Claims in an Electronic Flat File Format, Which

question 38

Multiple Choice

Clearinghouses process claims in an electronic flat file format, which requires conversion of CMS-1500 claims data to a standard format. Providers can also use software to convert claims to an electronic flat file format, also known as a(n) __________, which is a series of fixed-length records (e.g., 25 spaces for patient's name) submitted to payers as a bill for health care services.

• A) common data file
• B) electronic media claim
• C) patient ledger
• D) source document

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