MARCH NEWSLETTER

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NPI Compliant, Medicare Secondary Capable, Availity-Ready Validator version 5.12 is now available!!!

Validator version 5.12 has been released for your downloading pleasure. Differences to this version include:

• Made Availity available as a replacement for THIN
• All forms are now for use with Availity instead of THIN
• The Payer IDs previously assigned to THIN are now directing claims to the Availity Module
• Made changes to EOB Printing to include a units field
• NPI forms have been made available for Lytec 2006 Service Pack 6
• All Matrices have had new fields added for Medicare Secondary claims
• All forms for Lytec XE, 2004, 2005 and 2006 support Medicare Secondary (see our article on how to send medicare secondary claims here)

Where do I get it?
Validator version 5.12 can be downloaded on our downloads page here:

 

S&A Announces new Commercial Carrier Module – FREE Upgrade for all THIN users

With Validator 5.12, the Availity Carrier module has been released as a direct replacement for the THIN module. As some of you may know, Availity has merged with THIN, and brings with them a much more robust WEB BASED claims transmission method. All current THIN users MUST transition to this new platform within the next few months, as the THIN (dialup) system will be discontinued by THIN. As a means to encourage our users to transition EARLY, we are offering free upgrade support to our clients (up to 20 minutes worth) who transition to Availity by April 27th! That’s right, FREE support. In order to take advantage of this RARE opportunity, you will want to follow the simple steps below:

1. Go to http://www.availity.com/register_home.htm and follow the steps to obtain your “Trading Partner ID” (what Validator refers to as a Submitter ID). In a strange twist, this Carrier will allow you to select your own Trading Partner (aka Submitter ID). You will be able to fill in your enrollment information online and simply print, sign, and fax the agreement in. Our clients usually receive their password and authorization to submit in production (no testing required) within 48 hours. Read this article for more tips to ensure a smooth registration process.
2. Once you have obtained your password, give S&A a call and schedule an appointment for your FREE upgrade. S&A technicians will install and configure the update for you and walk you through submitting your first batch of claims to Availity!

Note: You WILL need a high speed internet connection to obtain your FREE support, and MUST have internet access in order to submit claims to Availity. Remember, up to 20 minutes of free support for this upgrade is offered ONLY to those who transition before April 27th!!!