Cms 1500 Case Study

I will answer question 3. Locator 12 on a CMS-1500 form is for patient’s or authorized person’s signature. This signature allows the release of medical information to the insurance company for billing purposes. Locator 13 on the CMS-1500 form is for insured’s or authorized person’s signature. This signature authorizes the insurance company to reimburse the healthcare provider directly. SOF is an abbreviation for Signature on File. This abbreviation means patient’s official signature is on file for the respective purpose. It is used in place of a written signature. However, a written signature will be on file in the patient’s chart.
When an assignment of benefits form is signed, it cannot be used to release a patient’s health information. Assignment