A biller will electronically submit a claim to the carrier by which method?

• A. Fax
• B. Direct data entry
• C. Web portal
• D. Mail

Answer: (B)

Direct data entry is the process of typing the claim data directly into the payer’s electronic submission system, so the claim is transmitted to the carrier electronically. This method ensures faster transmission, automatic validation, and fewer errors compared with sending a paper form by mail or via fax. A web portal is an electronic interface for entry as well, but it still involves manual input into the payer’s system, whereas the key electronic submission channel described here is entering data straight into the payer’s system. Fax and mail are not true electronic submissions to the carrier’s system.