Are you ready to receive ANSI Version 5010 (v5010) A1 835 test files?   
Effective immediately, BCBSNM is ready to send ANSI 835 Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) transactions in an ANSI v5010A1 format. We need your approval and confirmation that you and your billing service and/or clearinghouse are ready to receive these transactions.

Prior to the January 1, 2012 mandatory compliance date, BCBSNM will be testing in a production environment by sending the ANSI v4010A1 ERA production file and the ANSI v5010A1 test file together. If you would like to receive the ANSI v5010A1 835 ERA test file, please follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Complete the ANSI v5010A1 835 ERA Test File Request Form.
  2. Your signature on this form confirms your ANSI v5010A1 readiness and approval for BCBSNM to send ANSI v5010A1 835 ERA transactions.
  3. Fax your completed, signed form to (312) 938-6463 as indicated on the form.

The form also asks for information related to auto-posting of your 835 ERA transactions. Remember to reach out to your software vendor and, if applicable, your billing service and/or clearinghouse to confirm the following:

  • Who does auto-posting of your 835 ERA transactions?
  • If you use a billing service and/or clearinghouse, when will they be ready to accept the ANSI v5010A1 835 ERA test file?
  • Is your Practice Management System (PMS) or Hospital Information System (HIS) ready? Will it need to be upgraded, or will a “step-down” process need to be facilitated by your vendor?*

*Please note that Availity®, our primary claims clearinghouse, acts only as a pass-through for ANSI 835 ERA transactions between BCBSNM and providers. A step-down process is currently unavailable.

All 835 ERA receivers must be transitioned to ANSI v5010A1 by January 1, 2012.

If you have any questions about the ANSI v5010A1 835 ERA Test File Request Form, please contact our Electronic Commerce Center at 800-746-4614.

Availity is a registered trademark of Availity, LLC, an independent third-party vendor that is solely responsible for its products and services.

 

Blue Review • November 2011 • bcbsnm.com