How to Check the Status of Medicare Part B Claims

Medicare Part B is a type of medical insurance that covers doctors’ services and outpatient care. Medicare Part B also covers some of the medical services not covered by Part A, including physical therapy. You have a few options when filing a claim for Medicare Part B, all of which are easy and require only a small amount of legwork. Medicare is available to assist you with all your questions regarding claims.

Things You'll Need

• Claim form
• Social Security Number
• Appeal form

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Instructions

• 1

  Call the treating physician, hospital or supplier. Provide the billing department at the physician’s office with the name of the treating physician, date of service and type of treatment.

• 2

  Contact a Medicare Part B representative at [phone]. Provide the claim specialist with the claim number. If you do not know the claim number, the claim specialist can locate the claim using your Social Security number.

• 3

  File an appeal or grievance if you believe your claim has been improperly denied. Go to cms.hhs.gov/MMCAG to download an appeal form. Download the Medicare Redetermination Request Form (CMS-20027) if you don't agree with the initial claim decision by Medicare. Medicare will review your claim and notify you of its decision in writing.