What Is a Billing Code

A Billing Code Type is a label used to identify work performed for billing purposes. For example, if you bill for every 40-foot container that is unloaded, create a BIlling Code Type for that work (e.g. CONTAINER-40).

What does 3 represent as a first digit of the bill type code?

The 3-digit code includes a two-digit facility type code followed by a one-character claim frequency code. The first digit of the facility code indicates the type of facility; i.e., 1 = Hospital, 2 = Skilled Nursing Facility, etc.

What are the bill types for UB-04?

• Inpatient (Medicare Part A)
• Inpatient (Medicare Part B)
• Outpatient.
• Other (Medicare Part B)
• Level I Intermediate Care.
• Level II Intermediate Care.
• Subacute Inpatient (for use with Revenue Code 019X)
• Swing Bed.