just when you thought you were right data information with the end of the recording EA0 check, we have more say to send data with the EA1 record, if you medical billing of claims electronically with NSF 3 / 01 specifications. We "re-start our review of the required fields EA1 for inclusion in this article.

EA1 field 1, positions 1 a.m. to 3 p.m., the record and must be filled with EA1. If not, the claim will be denied. Again, this panel must be measured immediately after taking EA0. When it comes before it with other data, or between, the claim will also be denied.

EA1 2, item 4-5, is reserved for future use. This is another of the many fields that are reserved for future use, probably never used.

EA1 field 3, positions 6-22, the patient ID number. This is the same number, which is transmitted in the Ca0, DA0 and all that together with information for the patient. This is done so that the entities can cross-reference the records to ensure that everything is in order.

EA1 field 4, positions 23 to 37, the alternative asset ID. The EA1 is really more of what is known as a host, even if it claims data. Most investment is additional information in this record. This field sends the ID number of the alternative, where the patient was treated. The importance of alternative investments is beyond the scope of this article, so please consult your supervisor for an explanation.

EA1 Field 5, positions 38 - 52, is reserved for future use. The proposed dates for this field is supposedly a kind of other identification number, so that the 15 signs similar to the facility ID in 4th field We are still waiting for them.

EA1 Fields 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., position 53 - 143, is the fixed address, street address (2 boxes), city, state and zip code. All fields are required except for the 2, which in many cases there is not.

EA1 Field 11, positions 144 to 160, the medical record number. Each patient has a medical record, or the file and the file is a case no. This is the number that is transmitted here.

EA1 Field 12, positions 161 to 168, the return to work day. This is the day on which the patient was able or unable to return to work, in the cases of temporary disability. If the patient is unemployed or retired, or permanently disabled, then this field is left blank.

EA1 Field 13, positions 169 to 176, the date of the first consultation. This is the day on which the patient first went to see the doctor about the problem will be charged if he is not the first time the doctor for any other condition as the first time check.

In our next installment of the electronic medical billing claims, we will continue with EA1 Field No. 14

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Medical Billing