Section title: Requests for Interpretation
RFI #
1842
837I CLM05-1
Description

The Facility Type Code (CLM05-1) in 2300 CLM on the 837 Institutional (837I) refers to code list 236. Yet code list 236 includes a number of sub lists. How does a payer decide which of these sub-lists to use as validation?

RFI Response

Code source 236, Uniform Billing Claim Form Bill Type used in the CLM05-1 is within the National Uniform Billing Committee UB04 Data Specifications Manual. The valid codes are listed under Form Locator 04 Type of Bill.

DOCUMENT ID
005010X223