Health Insurance Common Claims Form and Supporting Regulations at 42 CFR Part 424, Subpart C (CMS-1500 and CMS-1490S)

Medicare Administrative Contractors use the data collected on the CMS-1500 and the CMS-1490S to determine the proper amount of reimbursement for Part B medical and other health services (as listed in section 1861(s) of the Social Security Act) provided by physicians and suppliers to beneficiaries. The CMS-1500 is submitted by physicians/suppliers for all Part B Medicare. Serving as a common claim form, the CMS-1500 can be used by other third-party payers (commercial and nonprofit health insurers) and other Federal programs (e.g., TRICARE, RRB, and Medicaid).

The latest form for Health Insurance Common Claims Form and Supporting Regulations at 42 CFR Part 424, Subpart C (CMS-1500 and CMS-1490S) expires 2023-10-31 and can be found here.