Speed up billing and patient admissions with Covercard
With the integration of the Covercard System into OneDoc Invoice, you can simplify patient registration and ensure error-free invoicing. This saves you valuable administrative time right from admission while guaranteeing that the data sent to insurers is valid.
Everything you need to know about the Covercard System and how it avoids billing errors
Automatically retrieve your patients’ insurance data
From the moment of admission, OneDoc Invoice lets you verify and import all essential administrative details of your patients (insurance number, contact details, insurance model, etc.) in one click directly from the Covercard System.
Did you know?
The Covercard System, developed by Ofac, queries health insurers’ databases directly. It confirms the patient’s insurance validity in real time and currently covers over 95% of insured individuals in Switzerland, making it the reference for fast and reliable medical admissions.
Ensure faster payment of your invoices
By verifying patient coverage immediately via Covercard, you make sure insurance data is correct and up to date.
The result: your invoices are transmitted without errors, processed faster by insurers, and avoid returns due to incomplete or outdated information.
Regularly check for updated patient information
Is your patient returning after several months or a year? In just seconds, you can confirm that their insurance details are still valid. If changes occurred (new health insurer, model change, new address), OneDoc Invoice automatically updates the data via Covercard.
Ensure all your patients’ administrative data is up to date
With OneDoc Invoice and Covercard, save time at admission, reduce administrative errors, and secure quick payment of your invoices by health insurers.
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Frequently asked questions about admitting your patients with Covercard
What is the Covercard System and how does it work?
The Covercard System, developed by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA), is a solution that allows real-time verification of patient insurance data against the databases of health insurers in Switzerland. It covers more than 95% of Swiss insured persons, making it a benchmark for medical admissions.
What are the advantages of using Covercard for medical admissions?
Using Covercard for medical admissions offers several advantages:
- Time savings: Patient insurance data is automatically retrieved in seconds, reducing manual administrative tasks.
- Error reduction: By verifying the validity of information in real time, you avoid errors related to outdated or incorrect data.
- Faster payments: Accurate data enables compliant invoices to be sent to insurers, speeding up processing and reimbursement.
- Continuous updating: You can regularly check patient information to ensure that it is still valid, even if they return after several months.
How does OneDoc Invoice retrieve patient insurance data via Covercard?
OneDoc Invoice is integrated with the Covercard System, which allows patient insurance data to be automatically retrieved upon admission. With just one click, you can import essential information such as insurance number, contact details, insurance model, and other administrative details. This real-time verification ensures that data is accurate and up to date, reducing administrative errors and facilitating billing. In addition, if a patient returns after a long period of time, OneDoc Invoice can verify and update their information via Covercard, ensuring smooth and accurate file management.