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Form CMS-1490S: Patient's Request for Medical Payment (Medicare Part B Claim Form)

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Form CMS-1490S, Patient's Request for Medical Payment (OMB No. 0938-0999), is the official 2-page Medicare beneficiary claim form used when a doctor, supplier, or foreign shipboard/border emergency provider does not file a Medicare Part B claim on your behalf (or does not accept Medicare assignment). You complete Blocks 1–6, attach an itemized bill with CPT/HCPCS procedure and ICD-10 diagnosis codes, and mail it to your state's Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). Open the CMS-1490S blank in JustFill to fill it online and download a clean PDF.

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What is Form CMS-1490S?

Whenever a Medicare beneficiary pays out-of-pocket for a covered Part B medical service, durable medical equipment (DME), ambulance transport, or qualifying emergency care in Canada/Mexico or aboard a cruise ship — and the provider fails or refuses to submit the electronic 837P / CMS-1500 claim — the patient files Form CMS-1490S ("Patient's Request for Medical Payment") to request direct Medicare reimbursement. JustFill lets Medicare beneficiaries, family caregivers, patient advocates, and non-participating medical offices fill Form CMS-1490S online in any browser, save a clean copy, and print it for mailing to the regional Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC).

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The official Form CMS-1490S PDF (OMB No. 0938-0999) is published free by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services at cms.gov/medicare/cms-forms/cms-forms/downloads/cms1490s-english.pdf. Click "Fill the blank Form CMS-1490S now" above to open the fillable CMS-1490S in JustFill, type Blocks 1–6 in your browser, and download a clean PDF.

Who fills out Form CMS-1490S?

  • Medicare Part B beneficiaries filing a direct reimbursement claim when a non-participating doctor or DME supplier did not submit the claim to Medicare
  • Adult children, spouses, and legal representatives assisting a Medicare beneficiary (or filing a claim for a deceased beneficiary alongside Form CMS-1696 or legal proof)
  • Medicare beneficiaries claiming reimbursement for covered emergency medical services in Canada or Mexico or aboard a vessel within U.S. territorial waters
  • Concierge medical practices, physical therapy clinics, and patient billing advocates preparing CMS-1490S claim packets for patients

Field-by-field breakdown

What each section of Form CMS-1490S asks for. JustFill’s AI will detect these fields automatically when you upload the PDF — review the breakdown below so you know what to enter.

Blocks 1–3 — Patient Name, Medicare Number (MBI), Sex, Address & Telephone

Enter the patient’s exact name as shown on the red, white, and blue Medicare card (Block 1), the 11-character Medicare Beneficiary Identifier / MBI and Sex (Block 2), and the patient’s current mailing address and telephone number (Block 3).

Block 4 — Description of Illness or Injury & Accident / Liability Checkboxes

Describe the illness, injury, or symptoms requiring treatment (Block 4a), and answer Yes/No whether the condition was related to employment (4b), an auto accident or other liability accident (4c), or whether Medicare is primary (4d).

Block 5 — Other Health Insurance or Employer Group Health Plan

If the patient has other health insurance, Medigap, or employer/union coverage, enter the insurer’s name, policy/group number, and policyholder details so Medicare coordinates benefits accurately.

Block 6 — Signature of Patient or Authorized Representative & Date

Signed and dated by the patient (or authorized representative if the patient is physically or mentally unable to sign, accompanied by a representative signature explanation).

Common mistakes to avoid

  • 1Entering an old 9-digit SSN-based HICN in Block 2 instead of the current 11-character alphanumeric Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) from the Medicare card.
  • 2Mailing Form CMS-1490S with only a credit card slip or balance-due statement — Medicare requires a fully itemized bill showing the provider’s NPI, physical address, date of service, place of service, ICD-10 diagnosis code, CPT/HCPCS procedure code, and individual charge for each service.
  • 3Missing the 12-month timely filing deadline — Medicare claims must reach your state’s Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) within 12 calendar months of the date of service.

Form CMS-1490S example — what a filled-out form looks like

A fictional Medicare Part B beneficiary in Florida submits Form CMS-1490S to First Coast Service Options (her regional MAC) to request reimbursement for an outpatient orthopedic evaluation and custom knee brace paid out-of-pocket.

Blocks 1–3 — Patient Name, Medicare Number & Address

Name: SAMPLE, EVELYN R · Medicare Number (MBI): 1EG4-TE5-MK72 · Sex: ☑ Female · Address: 820 Palm Harbor Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236 · Phone: (941) 555-0192

Uses the 11-character alphanumeric MBI from the Medicare card (fictional MBI).

Block 4 — Illness/Injury & Accident Questions

4a: Right knee osteoarthritis flare-up requiring diagnostic evaluation and hinged knee orthosis (ICD-10 M17.11) · 4b (Employment): ☑ No · 4c (Auto/Other Accident): ☑ No

Block 5 — Other Health Insurance

☑ No other primary group health insurance (Medigap supplemental policy already linked via Medicare crossover)

Block 6 — Patient Signature & Date

Signed: Evelyn R. Sample · Date: 10/23/2026 (Itemized superbill with NPI, CPT 99214 & L1832, and paid receipt attached)

These values are made up. They are here to show what belongs on each line, not to be copied — every name, number, and address on your own Form CMS-1490S has to be your own. Always attach an itemized bill containing CPT/HCPCS codes, ICD-10 diagnosis codes, and the provider’s 10-digit NPI, and mail to the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for your state.

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Frequently asked questions

Form CMS-1490S is the 2-page claim form filled out and signed by the Medicare patient (beneficiary) to claim direct reimbursement. Form CMS-1500 is the professional claim form submitted by doctors, clinics, and medical suppliers.
You must attach an itemized bill ("superbill") from the doctor or supplier that shows the patient’s name, date(s) of service, place of service, description and CPT/HCPCS code for each service, ICD-10 diagnosis code(s), charge for each service, and the provider’s name, address, and 10-digit NPI. If the provider is not enrolled in Medicare, also include their written explanation or note.
Mail your signed Form CMS-1490S and itemized bill to the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) that processes Part B claims for the state where the medical services were provided (listed on page 2 of the CMS-1490S instructions or at medicare.gov).

Official source: Form CMS-1490S on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) / HHS’s website

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