Where do I get the forms to file Medicare claims?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides the forms needed to file Medicare claims. These forms can be found on the CMS website at https://www.cms.gov/medicare/medicare-fee-for-service-payment/medicare-claims-processing/medicare-claims-forms.

The following are the most commonly used Medicare claim forms:

- CMS-1500: This is the standard claim form used by most providers to bill Medicare for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries.

- CMS-1450: This form is used to bill Medicare for durable medical equipment (DME), prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.

- CMS-1490: This form is used to bill Medicare for ambulance services.

- CMS-1502: This form is used to bill Medicare for home health services.

- CMS-1797: This form is used to bill Medicare for hospice services.

Providers can download the forms from the CMS website or order them by phone by calling the CMS Publications Distribution Center at 1-800-638-6833.