How to Import 835 Files

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To Import an 835 file for processing: Navigate to the Payments/Adjustments screen. Select the Electronic Remittance icon. The Electronic Remittance window opens. Select the Import New File button. The Import File […]

How to Manually Add the PCCN

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There may be a special circumstance where the user will need to manually add the PCCN number to a charge.  If this happens, follow the steps below to add the […]

How to Process a Charge Override

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There may be a need to change a billing code cross reference to change the scope of a service on a claim.  For example, a lockout override, where the service […]

Processing Denials and Rebills

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SmartCare is able to handle easily and efficiently the management of denials, including replacement and void claims, and with rebills. Charges can be marked for all three of these by […]

About Configuring the 837

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Throughout SmartCare many fields and configurations come together to create all the data needed for 837p and 837i claim files. This section goes over some of the configurable areas in […]

Agency Table

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The Agency table in SmartCare contains identifying information for the billing entity (the County). The important columns for the claims generation process are: The Agency Table Column Name Description 837 […]

Claim Format Configuration Details

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There are base claim formats that are included in SmartCare.  Claim formats are setup against each billable Plan in SmartCare.  Plans such as Medi-Cal have specific logic built in, to […]

Plan Setup – 837i and 837p

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Plans are the insurance plans and payers who are billed to pay for the clients’ services in SmartCare.  The plan contains information necessary for the 837 claim file creation. Within […]

Add-on Codes Overview

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Add-on codes are services performed in addition to a “primary” or “parent” procedure/service. When recording services, SmartCare handles add-on codes in two ways. The first requires the end user to […]