There are a number of items insurance companies require in order to process medical billing claims. List at least eight of these items.

What will be an ideal response?

Patient name, age, gender, identification number (social security number), and relation to the policyholder/insured. Policyholder/ insured’s name and address (if different from patient), identification number (social security number). Information regarding health insurance plan(s) with policy numbers and group numbers, as applicable. Name of provider that rendered services with applicable provider identification numbers as required. If required by the insurance company, the name and identification number of the referring physician. Date(s) that services were provided. Proper CPT and ICD codes as documented by the provider for each service rendered. The location where services were rendered, such as the office, hospital, nursing home, ambulatory surgical center, laboratory, etc. The complete name and address of facilities outside the office will be required. Authorization, preapproval, or precertification numbers, if applicable.