Apply $0.00 Insurance Payment

Example RA:

1. Create a new insurance payment and enter the information as necessary under the General tab. Then, click Apply Now. The Apply tab opens.

2. Use the top options to add the encounter or patient as necessary.
   • The first drop-down menu defaults to Add Encounter. To add service lines by patient ID instead, click the drop-down arrow and select Add Patient.
   • In the field, enter the encounter ID, patient's name or ID. Then, press Enter on the keyboard. If applicable, search and select the appropriate record to add.
     Note: The encounter ID may be indicated as the Patient Account Number or Claim Reference ID on the RA as follows Encounter ID + Z + Kareo ID (e.g., 176Z15050).
      Tip: To limit results and avoid having to search and select the encounter record, enter the encounter ID + Z (e.g., 176Z) to quickly add the appropriate encounter. 
     • If an encounter is added, all service lines associated with the encounter are listed.
     • If a patient is added, all open service lines associated with the patient are listed.
   • Show Only: Defaults to Selected. Click the drop-down arrow to select to list All, Open, Settled, or Negative Balances service lines.
3. Click once to select the patient and/or service line the zero payment amount needs to be applied to. 

4. Under the Simple (EOB) tab, enter the following information. Transaction lines are posted on the right side of the window as the information is entered.
   • Payer: The payer auto-populates from the General tab (e.g., Anthem Blue Cross).
   • Allowed: The reported allowed amount (e.g., $105.52). 
   • Contract Adj: Automatically calculated when using Tab on the keyboard to advance to the next field (e.g., $44.48). If necessary, enter the amount. Then, select the appropriate adjustment code.
     Note: The codes available for selection pull from the Adjustment Codes list. If a Default Adjustment is entered on the Insurance Company General Settings for the payer, that adjustment code auto-populates. 
   • Second Adj: The reported second adjustment amount and adjustment code if applicable.
   • Paid: Leave as $0.00.
   • Deductible: The reported deductible amount if applicable (e.g., $105.52).
   • Coinsurance: The reported coinsurance amount if applicable.
   • Copay: The reported copay amount if applicable.
   • Status: If necessary, click the drop-down arrow to select the appropriate status update. Then, enter a reason code if applicable.
     Note: The last transaction line should indicate the balance is transferred to the secondary payer if the patient has a secondary insurance policy. If not, select Bill payer 2. Then, enter a reason code if applicable.
   • Note: Internal notes related to the zero payment that displays when viewing transaction line details.
5. Once finished with the selected service line, do one of the following.
   • To continue applying zero payment amounts, click Next Line if it should be applied to the next service line listed, or click to select the appropriate service line. Then, repeat steps 4-5 as necessary.
   • To return to the top options and add another encounter or patient, click Add Encounter or Add Patient. Then, repeat steps 2-5 as necessary.
   • If finished applying the zero payment(s) to the corresponding service line(s), click Save. Then, submit the claim to the secondary payer or send a patient statement for the balance when ready.
     Note: For a zero payment reported on a paper RA, it is recommended to open the Payment record and upload the RA under the Documents tab. Refer to the Kareo account's agreement details and pricing policy for document storage fees.