CMS-1500 paper software
Best when your office needs to prepare professional paper claims and the payer permits that submission method.
Choose the workflow
CMS-1500 Paper Claims vs 837P Electronic Claims
CMS-1500 and 837P can represent professional claim information, but they are different submission workflows. The correct choice depends on how the payer accepts the claim and what your office needs to produce.
No credit card for trial$99/year · 1 computerWindows desktop softwareU.S.-based support
Paper vs electronic at a glance
| Question | CMS-1500 Paper Software | 837P Electronic Software |
|---|---|---|
| Output | Professional paper claim workflow | ANSI ASC X12N 837P 5010A1 professional claim file |
| Typical delivery | Printed claim when paper is accepted | Payer, clearinghouse or other electronic submission workflow |
| Printing alignment | Important; software includes calibration controls | Not the core output |
| Price on this site | $99/year · 1 computer | $249/year · terms shown on 837P product page |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
Choose based on payer requirements
Do not choose paper simply because a CMS-1500 form is familiar. Confirm whether the payer accepts paper for the claim and whether any electronic-filing requirement applies. If electronic professional claims are required, review the 837P product instead.
When each product is a better fit
Start with the required output, then evaluate the workflow.
837P electronic software
Best when your office needs to create professional electronic claim files for the payer or clearinghouse workflow.
Both workflows
Some offices may encounter different payer or exception situations and should keep procedures for both.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CMS-1500 the same as 837P?
No. CMS-1500 is the professional paper claim form; 837P is the professional electronic claim transaction/file format.
Which one should I buy?
Choose the product that produces the submission format your payer and workflow require. Verify payer requirements before purchasing.
Test the CMS-1500 workflow before buying
Download the free Windows trial. If the workflow fits your office, the registered CMS-1500 / HCFA-1500 software is $99/year for 1 computer.
$99/year1 computer