Section title: Requests for Interpretation
RFI #
1043
HIPPS codes in 837I
Description

May I use Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) Skilled Nursing Facility Rate Codes in standard 837I though they are not included in the Final Rule for 5010?

RFI Response

This issue is explicitly addressed in guide 005010X223. There is no restrictive note related to SV202-1 code HP (HIPPS Codes).

Per the disclaimer below, this statement is not a HIPAA Policy statement. Only CMS can respond to HIPAA policy issues.

DOCUMENT ID
005010X223