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Claim Rules Engine
The Claim Rules Engine lets you automatically modify claims during processing — without touching raw EDI. Instead of learning loop IDs and segment positions, you create simple rules like “for this payer, use this billing provider” or “add modifier 25 to E/M codes.”
Rules are configured per account and apply automatically to every claim that matches the rule's conditions. No module assignment needed — just create a rule and it takes effect on the next claim processed.
How It Works
Rules run during the Validation Check stage of claim processing, after payer/provider matching but before the claim is sent. Each rule module:
- Queries rules you've configured for the account
- Checks conditions (payer, date range, CPT codes, etc.)
- Modifies the claim's EDI data automatically
- Logs what it changed in the claim's notes and applied modules list
All rule modules share a common structure:
- Date Range — When the rule is active (start date required, end date optional for no expiration)
- Payer Number — Optional filter to apply only for a specific payer
- Notes — Free text for your reference (why this rule exists, who requested it, etc.)
Available Rule Modules
Provider Rules
- Rendering Provider Swap — Replace a rendering provider's NPI and name on claims. Use when a provider leaves, for locum tenens, or NPI corrections.
- Billing Provider Override — Override the billing provider for specific payers. Supports filtering by subscriber state, rendering NPI, CPT codes, POS, and claim type. Can also override pay-to provider.
- Referring Provider Auto-Add — Automatically add a referring provider when one isn't present. Filter by CPT codes for Medicare/Medicaid referral requirements.
- Taxonomy Code Override — Override the taxonomy code on billing and/or rendering provider. For multi-specialty providers who need different taxonomies per payer.
Claim Data Rules
- Subscriber ID Override — Modify subscriber/member IDs. Strip dashes or spaces, add prefixes or suffixes, or replace entirely. For payer-specific ID formatting requirements.
- Place of Service Override — Change the place of service code. Filter by CPT codes and original POS value. Common for telehealth POS corrections.
- Filing Indicator Override — Override the claim filing indicator code (SBR09). Fix rejections from wrong filing indicator values.
- Modifier Rules — Add, remove, or replace modifiers on service lines. Filter by payer and CPT codes. Replaces hardcoded telehealth modifier logic.
Facility & Notes
- Service Facility Override — Override or add the service facility on claims. For payers that require a specific facility on file.
- Claim Note Auto-Add — Automatically add NTE note segments to claims. For payer special instructions or authorization references.
Claim Type Support
Not all rules apply to all claim types. Here's what runs where:
| Module | Professional (837P) | Institutional (837I) | Dental (837D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendering Provider Swap | Yes | — | Yes |
| Billing Provider Override | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Subscriber ID Override | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Service Facility Override | Yes | — | Yes |
| Referring Provider Auto-Add | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Place of Service Override | Yes | — | Yes |
| Claim Note Auto-Add | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Taxonomy Code Override | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Filing Indicator Override | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Modifier Rules | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Getting Started
- Navigate to Rules in the main menu
- Click any rule module in the left sidebar under “Rules Engine”
- Fill in the form at the top of the page
- Click Save
- The rule takes effect on the next claim processed for that account
Rules are tracked — you can see which rules were applied to a claim in the claim's Applied Validation Modules list and Notes.
Permissions
Each rule module has three permission levels:
- Read — View existing rules
- Add/Update — Create new rules or modify existing ones
- Remove — Delete rules
Contact your administrator to get the appropriate permissions assigned to your role.
Need help? Contact ClaimRev support at help@claimrev.com or call 918-842-9564.
