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I was surprised by the read-only aspect of the API. How do doctors/medical providers/employers submit records and or update billing information? I guess I am un
by dfc 14y ago
I was surprised by the read-only aspect of the API. How do doctors/medical providers/employers submit records and or update billing information? I guess I am under the impression that when I visit the doctors office that they transmit data to my insurance provider.
Nota Bene: I dislike the malicious sentiment that often pops up in threads like this. My question is driven by pure curiosity.
- buss 14y agoEligibility is a different beast from filing insurance claims. Eligibility checking is performed prior to filing a claim. It tells the provider if the patient's insurance covers the requested procedure at the requested facility. Filing claims is typically done through an EMR system that submits claims to a clearinghouse.