What is “RAP claim” in medical billing?

RAP Claim in Medical Billing

RAP stands for Request for Anticipated Payment, a partial payment made to home health agencies for services expected to be provided to Medicare beneficiaries.

RAP Claim in Medical Billing Explained

In medical billing, RAP claims are submitted by home health agencies to receive an upfront payment for services that will be provided over a period. This helps agencies manage cash flow while caring for Medicare patients.

For example, a home health agency submits a RAP claim to Medicare for services they plan to provide over the next 60 days.

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