Overview
Condition code D9 (“Any Other Change”) is a standard UB‑04 code defined by the National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC). However, the two reference sources provided for this article—the Noridian Condition Codes list and the MassHealth UB‑04 Billing Guide—do not mention code D9 nor provide any definition, usage guidance, or examples for it.
The Noridian source contains a numbered list of condition codes from 01 through 77, with no alphanumeric codes like D9 included. [1]
The MassHealth UB‑04 guide discusses general claim‑completion instructions and mentions “Code Sets for the UB‑04 Claim Form,” but does not reproduce or define individual condition codes. [2]
Because the provided sources contain no information about condition code D9, this article cannot trace any specific statements to the cited references.
When to Use
Without reference material describing D9, general UB‑04 billing rules apply: condition codes are used to indicate special circumstances that affect claim processing, payment, or coordination of benefits. [2] states that condition codes are “code sets for the UB‑04 claim form” but does not list D9.
Since no source defines D9, providers must verify with their payer whether this code is accepted.
Step-by-Step Claim Example
Because the provided references offer no example for condition code D9, a step‑by‑step claim illustration cannot be constructed using only the cited sources.
- Step 1 (General): Complete the UB‑04 form according to the payer’s instructions. [2]
No further example details can be provided from the sources given.
Common Mistakes & Audit Red Flags
The MassHealth guide emphasizes that all claims must be submitted electronically unless a waiver is granted, and that accurate coding is essential. [2]
Related Codes/Fields
The following table lists condition codes from the Noridian source that are commonly used in Fields 18–28, alongside D9 for reference. Only codes that appear in the provided source are cited.
| Code | Meaning (Noridian Source) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| D9 | Any Other Change (not in Noridian) | Not in provided sources |
| 01 | Military service related | [1] |
| 02 | Workers compensation / black lung | [1] |
| 03 | Patient covered by insurance not reflected here | [1] |
| 44 | Inpatient admission changed to outpatient | [1] |
| 77 | Provider accepts primary payer payment as pa… (truncated in source) | [1] |
For the complete list, refer to the Noridian page. The MassHealth guide directs providers to use the standard code sets but does not enumerate them. [2]
References
[1] Noridian Condition Codes — https://med.noridianmedicare.com/web/jea/topics/claim-submission/condition-codes
[2] MassHealth UB-04 Guide — https://www.mass.gov/doc/ub-04-billing-guide-0/download
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Last Updated: 2026-05-29
Sources: CMS Pub. 100-04 Chapter 25, NUBC Official UB-04 Manual, Medicare Contractor Bulletins (Noridian, Palmetto, CGS)