Claims Pricing. The Claims Pricing function calculates the payment amount for each service according to the rules and limitations applicable to each Claim type, category of service, type of provider, and provider reimbursement code. This process takes into consideration the Contractor allowed amount, TPL payments, Medicare payments, Member age, prior authorized amounts, and any co-payment requirements. Prices are maintained on the Reference files (e.g., by service, procedure, supply, drug, etc.) or provider-specific rate files and are date-specific. The Contractor MIS must process and pay Medicare Crossover Claims and adjustments. A. Inputs The inputs into the Claims Pricing function are the Claims that have been passed from the edit/audit process. The Reference and Provider files containing pricing information are also inputs to this function.
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Samples: Managed Care Contract (Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.), Medicaid Managed Care Contract, Medicaid Managed Care Contract
