Allied Health 120 Completing a TRICARE claim

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLGIES IN HEALTH CARE

Part1: While working as a health insurance specialists, a patient with TRICARE standard insurance is treated by a doctor in your practice. You notify the patient that the practice does not accept assignment on TRICARE claims. The patient will have to file his/her own claim and asks you how to file a claim. What are your instructions?

Part2:

1. List the 3 TRICARE regions and 3 overseas areas.

2. What is the Military Health System’s mission?

3. What is a military treatment facility?

4. What categories or people are eligible for TRICARE

5. Name the 3 main TRICARE coverage options