ESMD FHIR Implementation Guide
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eMDR Pre-Pay (CTC 2.5) - eMDR Pre-Pay is a process designed to offer convenience to patients who prefer to manage their healthcare costs upfront. It is especially helpful when insurance authorization requires prepayment or when patients wish to avoid surprises by addressing payment before services are provided. This proactive approach ensures smoother financial planning and can help streamline the overall treatment process.
eMDR Post-Pay/Post-Pay-Other (CTC 2.6) - eMDR Post-Pay/Post-Pay-Other is a widely used process, particularly in situations where insurance claims are involved or when patients make payments after receiving services and treatment. This approach allows for the healthcare provider to submit claims to the insurance company first, with the patient paying any remaining balance once the insurance process is completed. It offers flexibility to patients, allowing them to manage costs after treatment, while ensuring that all necessary documentation and claims are processed accurately.
The following data elements used in eMDRs are summarized in the following table.
| Data Element | Short Description | Format / Values | Length | Usage |
| Type of eMDR | Type of eMDR | Character Constant Value: 'POST-PAY-OTHER' (One Constant Value) |
14 | R |
| Unique Letter Id | Unique identifier for the letter | Character | 60 | R |
| Letter Date | Date of the letter | Character Format: mm/dd/yyyy |
10 | R |
| Data Element | Short Description | Format / Values | Length | Usage |
| RC System Identifier | Identifier for the RC system | Character | 60 | R |
| Medicare Appeal # | Medicare appeal number | Character | 60 | O |
| CSE # | CSE number of RC System | Character | 60 | O |
| Data Element | Short Description | Format / Values | Length | Usage |
| Organization Name | Name of the sender RC organization | Character | 100 | R |
| Address 1 | Primary address of the sender RC | Character | 75 | O |
| Address 2 | Secondary address of the sender RC | Character | 75 | O |
| City | City of the sender RC | Character | 50 | O |
| State | State of the sender RC | Character Values: All standard 2-character US states value (Postal Code for state Ex: VA, MD, CA, AZ etc.) |
2 | O |
| Zip Code | Zip code of the sender RC | Character Formats: 99999-9999 |
10 | O |
| Telephone (with Extension) | Telephone number and extension of the sender RC | Character Format: 9999999999-9999 |
18 | O |
| e-Mail Address | Email address of the sender RC | Character | 100 | O |
| Web Site Address | Website address of the sender RC | Character | 80 | O |
| Data Element | Short Description | Format / Values | Length | Usage |
| Last Name / Organization Name | Provider's last name or organization name | Character | 100 | R |
| Provider NPI | National Provider Identifier of the provider | Character Formats: 9999999999 |
10 | R |
| First Name | First name of the provider | Character | 50 | O |
| Middle Name | Middle name of the provider | Character | 30 | O |
| Address 1 | Primary address of the provider | Character | 75 | O |
| Address 2 | Secondary address of the provider | Character | 75 | O |
| City | City of the provider | Character | 50 | O |
| State | State of the provider | Character Values: All standard 2-character value representation for US states |
2 | O |
| Zip Code | Zip code of the provider | Character Formats: 99999-9999 |
10 | O |
| Provider Number/ PTAN | Provider number or PTAN | Character | 13 | O |
| Fax | Fax number of the provider | Character Format: 9999999999 |
10 | O |
| Data Element | Short Description | Format / Values | Length | Usage |
| Respond By | Response due date | Character Formats: mm/dd/yyyy |
10 | R |
| Jurisdiction / Zone of the RC | Jurisdiction or zone of the RC | Character Examples: 'QIC Area 1', 'SMRC', 'CERT', 'UPIC Mid-Western', etc.… |
50 | O |
| Program name (Line of Business) | Name of the program or line of business | Character Values: (suggested) Part A, Part B, DME, HHH |
10 | O |
| Letter Sequence | Sequence number of the letter | Character Values: (suggested) First, Second, etc.… |
30 | O |
| Previous Letter Date | Date of the previous letter | Character Formats: mm/dd/yyyy |
10 | O |
| Appeal # Cross Reference | Cross-reference number for the appeal | Character | 60 | O |
| Redetermination | Redetermination details | Character | 80 | O |
| Reconsideration | Reconsideration details | Character | 80 | O |
| Data Element | Short Description | Required/ Optional |
| Contact Name | Name of the contact person | O |
| Contact Tel and Extension | Telephone number and extension of the contact person | O |
| Contact Fax | Fax number of the contact person | O |
| Contact E-Mail Address | Email address of the contact person | O |
| Data Element | Short Description | Format / Values | Length | Usage |
| Document Code | Code for the document | Character Formats: (999999), (999999999999), (999999999999999999), or -1E+24 |
24 | O |
| Document Code | Code for the document | Character Formats: (999999), (999999999999), (999999999999999999), or -1E+24 |
24 | O |
| Inquiry Text 1 | First inquiry text | Character | 1000 | O |
| Inquiry Text 2 | Second inquiry text | Character | 1000 | O |
| Inquiry Text 3 | Third inquiry text | Character | 1000 | O |
| Inquiry Text 4 | Fourth inquiry text | Character | 1000 | O |
| Data Element | Short Description | Format / Values | Length | Usage |
| Beneficiary ID | Identifier for the beneficiary | Character | 12 | O |
| Claim ID | Identifier for the claim | Character | 23 | O |
| Date Of Service (From) | Start date of the service | Character | 10 | O |
| Date Of Service (To) | End date of the service | Character Format: mm/dd/yyyy |
10 | O |