The Use of the CMS-1500 Claim Form Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

The use of the CMS-1500 claim form is:

• A) mandatory for all physician office claims.
• B) mandatory for all Medicare claims but optional for private insurance carriers.
• C) optional for all Medicare claims but mandatory for private insurance carriers.
• D) optional for all physician office claims.

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