Application Setup for the 837 File

In File Maintenance Access...	For more information refer to...
Libraries	Submitter Profiles	File Maintenance Libraries Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM
Master Files	Locations Payers Providers	File Maintenance Master Files Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM
Practice Preferences	File Maintenance Preferences Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM

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837 Electronic File Creation Window

Use the 837 Electronic File Creation window to identify search criteria for claims that you want to send in an electronic file. This window has the following tabs: General, Advanced, and Practices. Each tab contains the File Options and Electronic Claims sections. File Options and Pending Electronic Claims Sections These sections display on each of the tabs for the 837 Electronic File Creation window. File Options - you can select the file for data transfer, identify the batch type, create a report, update claim requests, and send a test file. Pending Electronic Claims - displays the claims that match the search criteria on the active tab. General, Advanced, Practices, File Options, and Pending Electronic Claims Refer to the following topics for information about the fields on this window: 837 Electronic File Creation - General Tab 837 Electronic File Creation - Advanced Tab 837 Electronic File Creation Window Practices Tab 837 Electronic File Creation - File Options and Pending Electr

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Application Setup for the 837 File

The structure of the 837 electronic file is important to understand because much of the information that is required in the 837 file must be set up in File Maintenance. The following areas of the application must be set up to support the creation of 837 electronic files: In File Maintenance Access... For more information refer to... Libraries Submitter Profiles File Maintenance Libraries Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM Master Files Locations Payers Providers File Maintenance Master Files Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM Practice Preferences File Maintenance Preferences Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM Parent topic: Processing Electronic Claims - 837 Files

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Processing Electronic Claims - 837 Files

This section explains how electronic claims (837 files) are processed. The basic steps include: Select the EDI file icon. The 837 Electronic File Creation window opens. Select a Submitter Profile library. Select options applicable to the types of claims that you want to send electronically. Select the Process button. Electronic Claims File Structure Control Segments Application Setup for the 837 File 837 Electronic File Creation Window Electronic Send Report Set Up Automatic Task Completion for Clean Claims Submitting Electronic Claims Archiving and Retrieving 837 Electronic Files Tracking Records of Reprinted Archived Claims Parent topic: Claims Processing

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Processing Electronic Claims - 837 Files

This section explains how electronic claims (837 files) are processed. The basic steps include: Select the EDI file button. The 837 Electronic File Creation window opens. Select a Submitter Profile library. Select options applicable to the types of claims that you want to send electronically. Select the Process button. Electronic Claims File Structure Control Segments Application Setup for the 837 File 837 Electronic File Creation Window Electronic Send Report Set Up Automatic Task Completion for Clean Claims Submitting Electronic Claims Archiving and Retrieving 837 Electronic Files Tracking Records of Reprinted Archived Claims Parent topic: Claims Processing

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837 Electronic File Creation Window

Use the 837 Electronic File Creation window to identify search criteria for claims that you want to send in an electronic file. This window has the following tabs: General, Advanced, and Practices. Each tab contains the File Options and Electronic Claims sections. File Options and Pending Electronic Claims Sections These sections display on each of the tabs for the 837 Electronic File Creation window. File Options - you can select the file for data transfer, identify the batch type, create a report, update claim requests, and send a test file. Pending Electronic Claims - displays the claims that match the search criteria on the active tab. General, Advanced, Practices, File Options, and Pending Electronic Claims Refer to the following topics for information about the fields on this window: 837 Electronic File Creation - General Tab 837 Electronic File Creation - Advanced Tab 837 Electronic File Creation Window Practices Tab 837 Electronic File Creation - File Options and Pending Electr

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Preparing for the ERA Posting Process

Prior to ERA posting, you need to complete certain pre-requisites in preparation for the ERA posting process. The summarized list of processes to be completed in preparation for ERA are: Enroll for ERA with a trading partner (clearinghouse or payer). Complete the following setup in File Maintenance for ERA posting: Remittance Profile Library Reason Codes Library Payers Master File Payers-Alt Payers Master File Enterprise Preferences Practice Preferences Create a network directory and folder filing structure for ERA 835 files that can be accessed by all users who download/import files. For example: ServerName:\ERA\Medicare ServerName:\ERA\Medicare\Unprocessed_Files ServerName:\ERA\Medicare\Successful_Files ServerName:\ERA\Medicare\Partially_Processed_Files ServerName:\ERA\Medicare\Failed_Files ServerName:\ERA\Medicare\Reports Determine the naming convention to be used for ERA 835 files and reports. Consult with the trading partner for downloading files from their website. Download an ER

Application Setup for the 837 File

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837 Electronic File Creation Window

Application Setup for the 837 File

Processing Electronic Claims - 837 Files

Processing Electronic Claims - 837 Files

837 Electronic File Creation Window

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