If a setting exists at HSD and payer levels, which level's setting governs processing?

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If a setting exists at HSD and payer levels, which level's setting governs processing?

When a setting exists at both HSD and payer levels, the setting at the payer level governs processing. This is because payer configurations are the most specific to how that payer handles and adjudicates claims, so the system applies the payer’s rule first. If a payer-level setting is present, it overrides the HSD-level setting to ensure the payer’s contract terms and processing preferences are followed. The HSD setting serves as a fallback only when there is no payer-level setting for that context. For example, if the payer requires a particular remittance format or submission method, that requirement takes precedence over the hospital-wide HSD setting.

When a setting exists at both HSD and payer levels, the setting at the payer level governs processing. This is because payer configurations are the most specific to how that payer handles and adjudicates claims, so the system applies the payer’s rule first. If a payer-level setting is present, it overrides the HSD-level setting to ensure the payer’s contract terms and processing preferences are followed. The HSD setting serves as a fallback only when there is no payer-level setting for that context. For example, if the payer requires a particular remittance format or submission method, that requirement takes precedence over the hospital-wide HSD setting.

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