UB04 Type of Bill Code 0322: Home Health - Interim - First Claim

Introduction

Type of Bill Code 0322 represents a Home Health - Interim - First Claim submission. This code is reported in Field 4: Type of Bill to indicate the initial billing period within a sequence of multiple claims for a single episode of care.

Usage

This code is used by Home Health Agencies (HHAs) when a patient is receiving ongoing services that will require multiple billing cycles. It specifically identifies the first interim claim in a series, following the initial Request for Anticipated Payment (RAP) or Notice of Admission (NOA), and precedes subsequent interim or final discharge claims.

Billing Impact

Correct use of this code ensures the payer recognizes the start of a continuous care episode, preventing claim rejections for out-of-sequence billing and facilitating the appropriate periodic reimbursement for home health services.