Write a 2 page paper about the CMS1500 claim form and the claims submission process.

Include the following:

1. An explanation of what the CMS1500 is and what it is used for.
2. Important dates and events in the creation and revision of the form.

• What version of the CMS-1500 became effective 1 October 2014?
• What were the major revisions on the CMS-1500 (08-05) version?

3. A description of the organization that developed the form.
4. A brief explanation of the claims process.
5. Definitions of the following terms, along with an example of each.

• Clean claim
• Rejected claim
• Pending claim
• Incomplete claim
• Invalid claim
• Dirty claim
• Deleted claim

6. A short description of the necessary components of a successful claim. Include discussion of demographics, authorizations, and clinical documentation.