UB-04
Medical abbreviation · Health Insurance
| Stands for | Uniform Bill 2004 (CMS-1450 claim form) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
UB-04 stands for Uniform Bill 2004 (CMS-1450 claim form), a health insurance abbreviation.
Standard claim form used by hospitals, nursing facilities, home health agencies and other institutional providers to bill for inpatient and outpatient services. Its electronic equivalent is the X12 837I transaction.
Example: UB-04 revenue code 0450 for the emergency department visit.
Usage notes
Also known as the CMS-1450, it is maintained by the National Uniform Billing Committee and replaced the UB-92. It uses revenue codes, condition codes and occurrence codes not found on professional claims. Hospital facility bills are separate from the physician bills sent on CMS-1500 forms.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.