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by Marcel McDermott Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What are UB04 value codes?

Value Codes
CodeDescriptionAddtional Description
80Covered DaysEffective 03/01/07 Hardcopy UB04 Claims
81Non-Covered DaysEffective 03/01/07 Hardcopy UB04 Claims
82Coinsurance DaysEffective 03/01/07 Hardcopy UB04 Claims
83Lifetime Reserve DaysEffective 03/01/07 Hardcopy UB04 Claims
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Sep 26, 2018

What is the difference between CMS 1500 and UB04?

When a physician has a private practice but performs services at an institutional facility such as a hospital or outpatient facility, the CMS-1500 form would be used to bill for their services. The UB-04 (CMS-1450) form is the claim form for institutional facilities such as hospitals or outpatient facilities.

What is a UB 40 claim form?

An itemized medical bill lists in detail all the services that were provided during a visit or stay—such as a blood test or physical therapy—and may be sent to the patient directly. The UB-O4 form is used by institutions to bill Medicare or Medicaid and other insurance companies.Jul 9, 2021

What are the four sections of the UB-04?

Section 1:
  • Credentialing. Section 2:
  • Contracting. Section 3:
  • Hospital Inpatient Notifications. Section 4:
  • Transfer of Patients to/from Facilities. Section 5:
  • Hospital Bill Audits. Section 6:
  • UB-04 (CMS 1450) Guidelines. Section 7:
  • Interim Bills and Late Charges. Section 8:
  • Sample UB-04 (CMS 1450) Claim Form. Section 9:

What is CMS UB?

The term 'UB' in the UB-04 stands for Uniform Billing. It is also known as CMS-1450. The UB-92 was replaced by the CMS-1450 form in 2007. The CMS-1450 was developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with the intension to make the billing process both uniform and streamlined.

What is a UB in medical billing?

The Uniform Billing Form – known either as the UB-04 or CMS 1450 – is the standard for billing all major insurance providers as well as Medicare. The form contains more than 80 lines for important patient information.Jun 13, 2017

What are the different types of claim forms?

The two most common claim forms are the CMS-1500 and the UB-04. The UB-04 (CMS 1450) is a claim form used by hospitals, nursing facilities, in-patient, and other facility providers. A specific facility provider of service may also utilize this type of form.

What is the purpose of a UB-04 form?

UB-04 (also known as the CMS-1450):

The UB-04 is the claim form for institutional facilities, and includes the following: Hospitals. Rehab facilities, e.g. physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
Oct 23, 2020

What is difference between professional and institutional claims?

The fundamental difference between professional billing and institutional billing is that hospital or institutional billing focuses only on the medical billing procedure rather than medical coding. On the other hand, professional billing includes medical coding.

What is Box 42 on UB04?

Box 42 – Revenue Code: (Required) For General Hospitals, please use the appropriate revenue code(s) in a 4 digit format with a leading zero.

What is Box 81 on UB04?

Billing Tip: Enter code “81” when billing for emergency services, or the claim may be reduced or denied. An Emergency Certification Statement must be attached to the claim or entered in the Remarks field (Box 80).

How many diagnoses can be reported on the UB-04?

Although twelve diagnosis codes are allowed per claim, only four diagnosis codes are allowed per line item (each individual procedure code).Jan 23, 2018

What is UB-04?

The UB-04 is the claim form for institutional facilities, and includes the following:

What is CMS-1500?

In other words, the CMS-1500 is used for individual provider claims and is used to submit charges under Medicare Part-B.

What is UB-04 form?

The UB-04 uniform medical billing form is the standard claim form that any institutional provider can use for the billing of inpatient or outpatient medical and mental health claims. It is a paper claim form printed with red ink on white standard paper. Although developed by the Centers for Medicare ...

What is NUBC billing?

The National United Billing Committee (NUBC) is a voluntary and multidisciplinary committee that develops data elements for claims and transactions. The NUBC is responsible for the design and printing of the UB-04 form. 1.

How to fill out a CPT form?

To fill out the form accurately and completely, be sure to do the following: 1 Check with each insurance payer to determine what data is required. 2 Ensure that all data is entered correctly and accurately in the correct fields. 3 Enter insurance information including the patient's name exactly as it appears on the insurance card. 4 Use correct diagnosis codes (​ ICD-10) and procedure codes (CPT/HCPCS) using modifiers when required. 5 Use only the physical address for the service facility location field. 6 Include National Provider Identifier (NPI) information where indicated.

Does hospice have a V code?

The hospice enters diagnosis coding as required by ICD-9-CM Coding Guidelines. Hospices may not report V-codes as the primary diagnosis on hospice claims. The principal diagnosis code describes the terminal illness of the hospice patient and V-codes do not describe terminal conditions.

Do hospice representatives need a signature?

A hospice representative must make sure the required physician’s certification, and a signed hospice election statement are in the records before signing the Form CMS-1450. A stamped signature is acceptable.

Does hospice enter the total charge?

The hospice enters the total charge for the service described on each revenue code line. This information is being collected for purposes of research and will not affect the amount of reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 code for a patient?

The principal diagnosis is defined as the condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for the patient’s admission. The CMS accepts only ICD-9-CM diagnostic and procedural codes using definitions contained in DHHS Publication No. (PHS) 89-1260 or CMS approved errata and supplements to this publication. The CMS approves only changes issued by the Federal ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee. Use full ICD-9-CM diagnoses codes including all five digits where applicable.

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This field identifies the discharge status of the patient at the statement through date. This is a two-position alphanumeric field. The valid values are:

UB 04 Medicare Discharge status code

This field identifies the discharge status of the patient at the statement through date. This is a two-position alphanumeric field. The valid values are:

What is UB-04?

Because of the complexities of hospital billing, the UB-04 has over twice as many field or blocks for all the different codes and services. The CMS-1500 form is the health insurance claim form used for submitting physician and professional claims for providers.

What is a 1450 form?

The CMS 1450 (UB-04) form is used by facility based billing for use of the clinic or hospital room, supplies and medication. A CMS 1500 is used for professional services like the doctors bill or anesthesiologist etc. Hope this helps.

What is a CMS 1500 form?

The CMS-1500 form is the health insurance claim form used for submitting physician and professional claims for providers. When a physician has a private practice but performs services at an institutional facility such as a hospital or outpatient facility, the CMS-1500 form would be used to bill for their services.

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Who Can Bill Claims Using The UB-04?

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Any institutional provider can use the UB-04 for billing medical claims. This includes: 1. Community mental health centers 2. Comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities 3. Critical access hospitals 4. End-stage renal disease facilities 5. Federally qualified health centers 6. Histocompatibility laboratories 7. …
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Tips For Preparing The UB-04

  • To fill out the form accurately and completely, be sure to do the following: 1. Check with each insurance payer to determine what data is required. 2. Ensure that all data is entered correctly and accurately in the correct fields. 3. Enter insurance information including the patient's name exactly as it appears on the insurance card. 4. Use correct diagnosis codes (​ICD-10) and procedure cod…
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Fields of The UB-04

  • There are 81 fields or lines on a UB-04. They're referred to as form locators or "FL." Each form locator has a unique purpose: 1. Form locator 1: Billing provider name, street address, city, state, zip, telephone, fax, and country code 2. Form locator 2: Billing provider's pay-to name, address, city, state, zip, and ID if it's different from field 1 3. Form locator 3: Patient control number and th…
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A Word from Verywell

  • While the UB-04 form is intended mainly for institutional providers to billinsurance companies, it's never a bad idea to inform yourself about what goes into medical claims. If you see something you don't understand, ask your insurer or provider to explain it to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there a difference between the UB-04 and an itemized bill?
    An itemized medical billlists in detail all the services that were provided during a visit or stay—such as a blood test or physical therapy—and may be sent to the patient directly. The UB-O4 form is used by institutions to bill Medicare or Medicaid and other insurance companies.
  • What is the difference between the UB-04 and the CMS 1500 forms?
    The UB-04 form is used by institutional providers, such as nursing homes and hospitals, while the CMS-1500 form is the standard claim form used by a non-institutional provider or supplier, such as a physician or a provider of durable medical equipment.2
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