NUBC
Announces Approval of UB-04
Following close of public a
public comment period and careful review of
comments received, the National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC)
announces the approval of the UB-04 Billing Claim form
as the replacement for the UB-92 at its February 2005
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(click for picture of UB-04)
What you need
to know about the new UB-04
Here are the
frequently asked questions regarding the NEW UB-04
Claim form:
Why is it
changing?
The UB-04 contains
a number of improvements and enhancements that include
better alignment with the electronic HIPAA ASC X 12N
837-Institutional Transaction Standard. The NEW UB-04
paper billing form will be able to accommodate the
reporting of the National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Number. The NPI will be a single provider identifier,
replacing the different provider identifiers healthcare
systems currently used for each health plan with which
you do business. The NPI Identifier, which implements a
requirement of Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), must be used by all
HIPAA covered entities, which are health plans,
healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers.
What are the timelines for
the transition of the new UB-04?
