The use of the CMS-1500 claim form is:

mandatory for all physician office claims.

mandatory for all Medicare claims but optional for private insurance carriers.

optional for all Medicare claims but mandatory for private insurance carriers.

optional for all physician office claims.


Answer: mandatory for all Medicare claims but optional for private insurance carriers.

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