Preprocess Audit Reports

The 1500 Preprocess Audit report can identify a number of common data errors on the 1500 Claim Form (HCFA) invoice prior to processing. It lists the invoice number and the nature of the issue(s) that need correction and is an important tool to ensure that your bills are correct so that they will be paid promptly.

By using SYSTOC, the 1500 Claim Form invoice may optionally be transmitted in electronic format accompanied by a file that contains the medical record. When billing electronically, the medical record should be signed and “flattened” before it is invoiced, which compresses and locks the data. To check for errors on invoices that will be sent electronically, use 837 Preprocess Audit.

When specifying multiple invoice numbers on the Report Parameter screen for either report, we recommend using the Select from List option. If the invoice number list is manually edited it is important that the lowest invoice number be the first in the list and the highest invoice number be the last in the list for the report to work correctly. The order of remaining invoices is not important.