CommercialDecember 31, 2018
Streamline Workflow with Medical Attachments Tool
Beginning January 1, 2024, Empire became Anthem. This article, published under the former brand, now applies to Anthem.
The Medical Attachments feature makes submitting electronic documentation in support of a claim simple and streamlined. You can use your tax identification number (TIN) or your NPI to register and submit solicited (requested by Empire) medical record attachments through the Availity Portal.
How to Access solicited Medical Attachments for Your Office
Availity Admin, complete these steps:
From My Account Dashboard, select Enrollments Center>Medical Attachments Setup, follow the prompts and complete the following sections:
- Select Application>choose Medical Attachments Registration
- Provider Management>Select Organization from the drop-down. Add NPIs and/or Tax IDs Multiples can be added separated by spaces or semi-colons
- Assign user access by checking the box in front of the user’s name. Users may be removed by unchecking their name
Using Medical Attachments
Availity User, complete these steps:
- Log in to www.availity.com
- Select Claims and Payments > Medical Attachments >Send Attachment Tab
- Complete all required fields of the form
- Attach supporting documentation
- Submit
Need Training?
To access additional training for this Availity feature:
- Log in to the Availity Portal at www.availity.com
- At the top of any Availity portal page, click Help and Training > Get Trained (Make sure you do not have a pop-up blocker turned on or the next page may not open.)
- In the new window a list of available topics will open. Locate and click Medical Attachments
- Under the Recordings section, click View Recording
Need More Information?
For more information, contact your provider relations representative.
PUBLICATIONS: January 2019 Empire Provider Newsletter
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