TMPPM 2008 > Texas Medicaid Services > Physical Therapists/Independent Practitioners > Claims Information

35.3 Claims Information

Submit services provided by an independently practicing physical therapist to TMHP in an approved electronic format or on a CMS-1500 paper claim form. Providers may purchase CMS-1500 claim forms from the vendor of their choice. TMHP does not supply the forms. Claims may be filed electronically in a CMS-1500 format as long as the nine-digit prior authorization number is reflected in the equivalent electronic field.

Refer to: "TMHP Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)" for information on electronic claims submissions.

"Claims Filing" for general information about claims filing.

"CMS-1500 Claim Filing Instructions" . Blocks that are not referenced are not required for processing by TMHP and may be left blank.