UB04 Type of Bill Code 0811: Specialty Facility - Hospice (Non-Hospital Based) - Admit through Discharge Claim

Introduction

Type of Bill Code 0811 identifies a Specialty Facility - Hospice (Non-Hospital Based) - Admit through Discharge Claim. This code is reported in Field 4: Type of Bill.

Usage

This code is utilized by independent hospice providers that are not part of a hospital system to submit a single claim covering the entire duration of a patient's hospice stay. It signifies that the billing cycle encompasses the patient's initial admission through their final discharge or death within that specific facility.

Billing Impact

Using this code indicates a complete billing period, which prevents the need for interim billing and ensures the payer processes the claim as a final settlement for the provided hospice services.