> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pricemedic.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Upload a Contract

> Learn how to upload contract documents to PriceMedic

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## Basics

Upload your payer contracts to begin analyzing their terms and provisions. PriceMedic supports various document formats and uses intelligent processing to extract key contract information automatically.

Click **Upload Documents** to begin the upload process. You can upload multiple contracts at once for batch processing.

<Info>
  Supported file formats include PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, and image files (PNG, JPG). Maximum file size is 50MB per document.
</Info>

## Upload Process

### Step 1: Select Files

* Click **Upload Documents** or drag and drop files into the upload area
* Select one or multiple contract files from your computer
* Supported formats: PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, PNG, JPG
* Maximum file size: 50MB per document

### Step 2: Processing

Once uploaded, PriceMedic will:

* **Extract text** from the document using OCR if needed
* **Identify key provisions and dates** using AI-powered analysis
* **Structure the data** for easy review and editing

<Warning>
  Processing time varies based on document size and complexity. Large contracts may take several minutes to process completely.
</Warning>

## Upload Best Practices

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  <Accordion title="File Preparation">
    * **Use clear, high-quality scans** for image-based documents
    * **Ensure text is readable** and not heavily redacted
    * **Organize files** with descriptive names before upload
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Naming Conventions">
    Establish consistent naming patterns for easy organization:

    * `[Payer]_[EffectiveDate]_[ContractType].pdf`
    * Example: `Aetna_2024-01-01_Professional.pdf`
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Batch Uploads">
    When uploading multiple contracts:

    * **Group by payer** for easier data entry
    * **Compress files** into a ZIP archive if needed, allowing for a single upload action
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Supported Contract Types

### Professional Contracts

* Physician services and professional fees
* Outpatient procedures and consultations
* Professional component of split billing

### Institutional Contracts

* Hospital and facility services
* Inpatient care and room charges
* Technical component of procedures

### Comprehensive Contracts

* Combined professional and institutional services
* Bundled payment arrangements
* Capitation agreements

## Common Upload Issues

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  <Accordion title="File Format Issues">
    **Problem**: File won't upload or shows format error
    **Solutions**:

    * Convert to supported format (PDF recommended)
    * Reduce file size if over 25MB limit
    * Save scanned documents as PDF rather than image files
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="OCR Quality Issues">
    **Problem**: Text extraction is incomplete or inaccurate
    **Solutions**:

    * Use higher resolution scans (300 DPI minimum)
    * Ensure document is right-side up and properly aligned
    * Consider re-scanning poor quality documents
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Processing Delays">
    **Problem**: Document is taking too long to process
    **Solutions**:

    * Check document size and complexity
    * Wait for processing to complete before uploading additional files
    * Contact support if processing exceeds 10 minutes
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Security and Privacy

PriceMedic maintains strict security standards for contract documents:

* **Encryption**: All uploads are encrypted in transit and at rest
* **Access Control**: Only authorized users can view your contracts
* **Compliance**: HIPAA-compliant storage and processing
* **Retention**: Documents stored according to your organization's policies

## Next Steps

After uploading your contracts, proceed to [Update and View Provisions](/guides/contracts/02-update-view-provisions) to review and organize the extracted contract information.

<Tip>
  Start with your most important or recent contracts to get familiar with the system before uploading your entire contract portfolio.
</Tip>