Top Five EDI Application Errors
We have reviewed the Top Five Reasons EDI Applications are Returned
- Application received without the Group PTAN
- Please remember to list your group PTAN and NPI along with the individual PTAN and NPI
- No Submitter ID included on application, just the name of the clearinghouse
- All applications must have a the Submitter ID
- Duplicate Application requests
- When submitting completed forms, please allow a 20 business day processing time.
- Remember CGS cannot process incomplete applications or agreements.
- Please fill all appropriate blank areas on the application.
- Invalid PTAN or submitter ID listed on EDI application
- A Submitter ID number is a unique number identifying electronic submitters. You must request a Submitter ID if you will be submitting claims directly to CGS
- EDI applications cannot be processed without a valid PTAN and Submitter ID
- Signature page not signed or no signature page enclosed with application
- EDI applications cannot be processed if the signature page is not completed or missing
- EDI applications cannot be processed if the signature page is not completed or missing
For more information on CGS EDI options and tools, please visit our website at www.cgsmedicare.com.