MSP Type Reminder
One of the most common errors related to claims billed to Medicare as a secondary (MSP) is the MSP Type. Before transmission to your Medicare payer, when Medicare is the secondary, be sure that the ‘correct’ MSP type is set up in the patient account. Refer to the MSP types listed below:
12 Working Aged Beneficiary/Spouse with Employer Group Health Plan
13 ESRD Beneficiary in the 12 Month, Coordination Period with an Employer's Group Health Plan
14 No Fault Insurance Including Auto/Other
15 Worker's Compensation
16 PHS or Other Federal Agency
41 Black Lung
42 VA
43 Disabled Beneficiary Under Age 65, with LGHP
47 Any Liability Insurance