What is the advantage of electronic claim submission?

• A. Claims are expedited
• B. It reduces the need for supporting docs
• C. It guarantees payment
• D. It eliminates all rejections

Answer: (A)

Electronic claim submission speeds up processing of claims by transmitting them directly to the payer and enabling automated checks, which lets adjudication start sooner and payments be issued more quickly. This reduces the time between service and payment and improves cash flow for practices.

It doesn’t guarantee payment, and even with electronic submission claims can be rejected for errors or missing information, requiring correction and resubmission. It also doesn’t eliminate the need for supporting documentation in all cases, as some payers still request attachments or additional details.