Policyholder
Policy number, policyholder full legal name, contact phone, and mailing address used to match the claim to the account.
A complete claim speeds reimbursement, reduces insurer follow-up requests, and creates an auditable record of the treatment and billed charges. Accurate forms help both the policyholder and the veterinary provider avoid payment delays and potential denials based on missing or inconsistent information.
Clear assignment of responsibilities—who signs, who provides receipts, who submits—reduces back-and-forth and accelerates payment.
Policy number, policyholder full legal name, contact phone, and mailing address used to match the claim to the account.
Pet name, species/breed, age or DOB, sex, microchip number if available, and the patient ID used by the clinic.
Date of first visit, date(s) of service, admission/discharge dates as applicable for hospital stays.
Clinical diagnosis, presenting complaint, or reason for visit, summarized in one or two lines for triage.
Detailed list of services, medications, and supplies with per-item costs and totals to support reimbursement calculation.
Veterinarian or clinic name, address, tax ID (if requested), signature, and contact details for follow-up.
| Field | Recommended setting |
|---|---|
| Policy Number | Required, single-line text |
| Date of Service | Date picker MM/DD/YYYY |
| Itemized Invoice | Attachment (PDF) required |
| Provider Signature | Signature field (typed or e-signed) |
Choose a channel that preserves attachments, produces an audit trail, and complies with data privacy rules.
Check your policy — many insurers require filing within 90–365 days of service
Insurer typically acknowledges receipt within 5–10 business days
Standard review often completes within 14–30 business days
Appeal windows vary; follow policy-specified deadlines
Payment posted within insurer SLA after claim approval
| Document Type | Purpose | Required Attachments |
|---|---|---|
| Petplan Claim | reimbursement request | itemized invoice, clinical notes |
| Clinic Invoice | billing for services | itemized charges only |
| Authorization Form | permits clinic to submit | signed authorization |
| Medical Records Request | obtains clinical history | signed release |
Pet undergoes neuter procedure with itemized bill
Emergency hospitalization for gastroenteritis
The named policyholder or an authorized agent on file may sign and submit the claim. If an agent or clinic submits on the policyholder’s behalf, written authorization or a power-of-attorney style authorization may be required by the insurer.
A licensed veterinarian or authorized clinic billing agent can provide clinical attestations and sign provider sections; their signature verifies the accuracy of treatment and charges.
Save invoices and clinical notes as searchable PDF to enable text-based review and faster verification.
Use a clear convention: PolicyNumber_PetName_DateOfService.pdf to help claims staff match documents.
Keep original digital receipts (PDF/CSV) and exported copies (PDF/A) to ensure long-term accessibility.
Preserve the signing audit trail when using eSignature so timestamps and signer attribution remain attached.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |