Add an Alternate Payer

• Enter the alternate payer name.
• Enter the NEIC/Payer Number, if applicable.

  You can enter the number for a specific clearing house and/or a specific payer.

• Enter the alternate payer alias name, if applicable.
• Enter the in-line edits payer ID, if applicable.
  Note: You must have a NextGen® In-Line Edits license to use this option.

• Select the applicable values for the fields in the Libraries section.
• In the Claim Details section, select the applicable media type (electronic or paper) and form type (1500 or UB) and enter the payer-assigned electronic transmitter ID to generate an alternate payer claim with an electronic transmitter ID.

For additional information on the alternate payer billing options, refer to Additional Information on Alternate Payer Billing Options.

• In the Transaction Options section, enter the ERA payer number for the alternate payer.
  Note: If you want to receive and post both the payments (payment from the main payer and the attached alternate payer) before the balance due is settled to the next appropriate payer (insurance or patient), then select the Require both payments before settling checkbox.
• Select the applicable values for the fields in the Libraries section and the Transaction Codes section.

For additional information on the alternate payer transaction options, refer to Additional Information on Alternate Payer Transaction Options.