UB04 Field 8a: Patient Name

Introduction

UB-04 Field 8a, also known as Box 8a, is a designated area on the institutional claim form traditionally associated with the Patient Name. While it appears in the patient information section, specific billing guidelines dictate how this field should be utilized in relation to its counterpart, Field 8b.

Requirements

Requirement Type	Status
Inpatient Requirement	Not Required
Outpatient Requirement	Not Required
Field Name	Patient Name

Billing Tips

For accurate claim processing, do not enter the patient's name in Field 8a. Per standard UB-04 instructions, you should enter the patient's name in Field 8b instead. Leaving Box 8a blank prevents potential data alignment errors during OCR scanning or electronic data interchange (EDI) mapping.