Accept Assignment Option

When creating a Billing Configuration, you will see a checkbox for "Accept Assignment" that corresponds with what would be field 27 on the paper CMS 1500 form. If this box is checked, it is reflected as a "Yes" response, meaning the practice assumes the responsibility of claims submission.

If the checkbox is empty, that means the patient will be assuming the responsibility of claims submission and is reflected as a "No" response in what would be field 27 of a paper CMS 1500 form. In this case, the patient would be given a CMS 1500 form to communicate further with their insurance company regarding the charges and any reimbursement. The same information is sent with electronic claims.