This article gives some explanation of the use of 'Accept Assignment' on claims. Click the link for directions on how to indicate accept assignment within MacPractice.
The 'Accept Assignment' element of the Claim refers to the relationship between the provider and the payer. This field is not for reporting whether the patient has assigned benefits to the provider or office. That element is determined by the subscriber's (Primary/Secondary) 'Signature on File'. The linked article explains how subscriber's 'Signature on File' affects the insurance company payment to the office.
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For Medicare claims the subscriber's 'Signature on File' is not enough to ensure that payment will come directly to the provider instead of the patient. To ensure that payment goes to the provider, 'Accept Assignment' must be indicated on the claim.
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