Empire Medicare Services is a division of Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield that services Medicare beneficiaries and providers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Delaware. We are also the Northeast, Great Lakes and Keystone host for the Common Working File. Call the NGS EDI Help Desk for additional information on electronic billing and the many products offered by Empire Medicare Services. Software is only available for those providers when Empire Medicare Services is their Medicare carrier or intermediary. Everyone Saves with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). 1-877-273-4EDI (1-877-273-4334) Quick Index: Empire e-Link / EMPIRE OMNIPROsm / PC-ACE / PC PRINT PC-ACE PC-ACE Pro32 is a PC-based Claim Processing system developed by MedLink Technologies and supported by Empire Medicare Services. Pro32 is available for Institutional and Medical claim submitters and accepts all bill types Institutional and Medical claim submission. Pro32 is a complete, self-contained electronic claim processing system that can be used in a stand-alone configuration or in conjunction with your existing claims management system. Pro32 allows you to import a claim file or claim print file using its PrintLink feature. The imported file can be checked for errors and claims corrected before being transmitted to Empire Medicare Services. When ordering PC-ACE Pro32 there is a $25.00 annual fee to cover postage and handling. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC-ACE/ PC
Print/PAYMENT FORM   PC Print is a Windows based PC software product developed by the Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The PC Print translator program allows viewing and printing of Medicare Part A X12 835 versions 3051 3.A, 3051 4.A, and 4010 remittance data. This software does not support systematic posting of the 835 remittance. PC Print for Windows will run on three different Windows platforms, Win95, Win98, and Windows NT. PC Print software and manuals can be downloaded at no charge from www.empiremedicare.com or if you prefer to order a diskette installation, download the software order form (see link below). Print, complete, and mail along with a check for $25.00 to cover the annual fee and postage and handling to the address indicated on the form. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS FOR PC PRINT
The Empire OMNIPROsm system is an electronic vehicle to exchange claim information in a standardized format with providers.
For Medicare Part A, Empire OMNIPROsm is the front-end system that performs submitter and provider authorization editing and is used to access the Florida Intermediary Standard System (FISS). All claim inquiries and claim entry/claim correction functions are performed in the FISS system. For Medicare Part B, the interactive component of Empire OMNIPROsm supports on-line claim entry/claim correction (i.e., correct errored claims without having to rekey entire claim) and claim status and claims as submitted inquiries. Claims as submitted inquiry displays all electronic claims submitted by providers. Electronic Post Office (E-MAIL) provides a mechanism for communication between Empire Medicare Services and providers. E-MAIL is available for Medicare Part A and Part B. REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPIRE OMNIPROsm A logon assigned by Empire Medicare Services is required for each person who accesses the Empire OMNIPROsm system.
Empire e-Link is a file transfer application. It will allow you to send claims, download reports, and receive remittances. This requires you to access the AT&T network. Empire is working with AT&T and their business partner IVANS to establish our new network and to assist in the set up of new users to the new application and the new AT&T Secure IP Network. IVANS has made it easy to use their secure connectivity service to access the Empire claims processing system. With IVANS you are a part of a community of over 10,000 healthcare providers using secure, highspeed connectivity to communicate. IVANS and AT&T are the operators of the largest private "businessready" data network in world and use proven technology to help deliver fast, reliable, security-rich network services to you. IVANS secure connectivity solutions give you:
For those submitters/providers who require TN3270 emulation capabilities in order to access online claim inquiry, correction, and eligibility applications such as OMNIPROSM, IVANS has contracted with Seagull Software Inc. to offer a software package named BlueZoneTM. Their per-workstation cost of this software, if needed, is $54.00 with an annual update/maintenance fee of $12.00. Our recommendation is that you purchase BlueZoneTM to take advantage of its easy to use interface, as well as support and maintenance provided by IVANS and Seagull Software. Empire e-Link is the personal computer (PC) to mainframe communications product supported by Empire Medicare Services for system-to-system processing. Empire e-Link
THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Institutional
Connectivity Request Empire e-Link dial-up capability is appropriate for providers with small to medium claim volumes. There is a per month as well as a per usage charge applied for the use of the AT&T network. |
Note  : You must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 4.0 or higher) to view the PDF files. If you do not already have this software, you can Download it here (This software is free!). |
