UB04 Type of Bill Code 0141: Hospital Other (Part B) - Admit through Discharge Claim

Introduction

Type of Bill Code 0141 represents a Hospital Other (Part B) Admit through Discharge Claim. This code is reported in Field 4: Type of Bill to identify a specific billing cycle for outpatient services.

Usage

This code is utilized by hospitals to bill for Part B services provided to inpatients who have exhausted their Part A benefits or are otherwise ineligible for Part A coverage. It signifies a single claim that encompasses the entire duration of the patient's encounter from the date of admission through the date of discharge.

Billing Impact

Using this code ensures that the payer processes the claim under Medicare Part B outpatient rules rather than an inpatient DRG, preventing claim rejections due to benefit exhaustion.