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The Ubo4 form is essential for medical billing and claims processing. This guide will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions to help you complete the form confidently and accurately.
Follow the steps to successfully fill out the Ubo4 form.
- Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Ubo4 form and open it in your preferred editor.
- In the first section, enter the name and address of the hospital or facility that is submitting the claim in the 'Billing Provider Name & Address' field.
- If the payment address differs from the billing address, provide that information in the 'Pay to Address' section.
- For the 'Patient Control Number', input your facility's unique account number assigned to the patient, ensuring it is up to 20 alphanumeric characters.
- In the 'Medical Record Number' field, enter the number assigned to the patient’s medical record, with a maximum of 30 alphanumeric characters.
- Enter the 'Type of Bill' as a four-digit code based on the billing category, submitting facility, and frequency.
- Provide the 'Federal Tax Number', which is the facility's tax identification number.
- Specify the service period in the 'Statement Covers Period' section, inputting the dates in MMDDYY format.
- Indicate the number of Administratively Necessary Days in the appropriate field.
- Fill in the 'Patient Name' exactly as it appears on their Medical Assistance ID card.
- Enter the patient's complete mailing address, including street address, city, state, and zip code.
- Input the patient's birth date in MMDDCCYY format.
- Mark the patient's sex as 'M' for Male, 'F' for Female, or 'U' for unknown.
- Record the 'Admission Date' using MMDDCCYY format to document the start date of the episode of care.
- Provide the 'Admission Hour' using the codes listed to signify the patient's entry time.
- Select the 'Admit Type' from the provided codes that capture the reason for admission.
- Document the 'Source of Admission' using the corresponding codes for how the patient was referred or admitted.
- Indicate the 'Discharge Hour' using the same structure as the admission hour.
- Choose the appropriate 'Patient Discharge Status' code based on the patient’s status upon discharge.
- For conditions that may influence claims processing, enter the two-digit codes in 'Condition Codes' sections.
- Provide the two-digit accident state abbreviation in the respective field.
- Input the accident date in the specified field if applicable.
- Enter any significant occurrence codes and their dates that may affect claims processing.
- If necessary, detail the occurrence span of those significant events.
- Fill in the 'Responsible Party Name and Address' section if applicable.
- Identify value codes and related amounts that might influence the claim in the corresponding fields.
- In the 'Revenue Code' section, list the four-digit codes corresponding to each service described.
- Provide descriptions for each revenue code entry in the next column.
- For services requiring specific coding (like NDC), ensure you follow the appropriate formats in the 'HCPC' section.
- Document the 'Service Date' for each itemized service provided.
- Indicate the 'Service Units' for days or units of service rendered.
- Enter the total charges for each service and then summarize all charges in respective fields.
- If applicable, provide information on non-covered charges by the primary payer.
- In the 'Payer' section, enter the names and corresponding three-digit carrier codes for primary and other payers.
- Input the 'Health Plan ID', identifying the health plan.
- Specify if you are releasing information with 'Y' or 'N' in the Release of Information section.
- Indicate assignment of benefits as 'Y' for yes.
- List any prior payments from other insurers in the designated field.
- Estimate the amount due in the respective section.
- Enter the unique National Provider Identifier for the billing provider.
- If relevant, provide the 'Other Provider Identifier' to give additional context to the NPI.
- Record the insured's name and their relationship to the insured in the specific fields.
- Finish with 'Employer Name' and 'Diagnosis and Procedure Code' fields, entering as outlined.
- After filling in all sections, save your changes, and consider downloading or printing a copy for your records.
Complete your documents online by following these guidelines.
The difference between the CMS 1500 and UB-04 claim forms lies primarily in their usage context and design. The CMS 1500 is meant for billing professional services by individual providers, while the UB-04 is for institutional providers dealing with a variety of healthcare services. Different coding systems, specific data elements, and reporting requirements distinguish these forms as well. Familiarizing yourself with each form allows for smoother claim filing processes.
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