Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) Practice Exam 2026 - Free CRCR Practice Questions and Study Guide

Billing a CMS 1500 claim with a future date of service is a valid reason for the claim to be rejected. Insurance companies require that the dates of service on the claim reflect services that have already been rendered. If a claim is submitted with a date that is in the future, it suggests that the services have not yet occurred, and therefore, the insurance payer cannot process the claim for payment. Payers rely on accurate dates of service to determine the appropriateness and eligibility for coverage.

Regarding the other options, while missing the patient's signature, mismatched procedure and diagnosis codes, and lack of proper documentation may also lead to claim denials, they do not specifically pertain to issues with the date of service itself. Each of those scenarios would follow different protocols for resolution but does not pertain to a future service date.