Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. A signature stamp should never be used in place of the physician's original signature on a claim form.
2. A physician's Social Security number is always used on the CMS-1500 claim form.
3. If required information is missing from a claim form, the medical office specialist will have to correct the claim and resend it for payment.
4. If a patient has signed a consent document authorizing release of medical information to the insurance carrier, the notation "Signature on File" or "SOF" may be entered in form locator 12.
5. Most claims to secondary insurance carriers are submitted electronically.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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