CMS 1500 Form

UB-04 Form
HOW TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR A DRUG/PRODUCT USING A CMS 1500 FORM

One of the following CMS 1500 claim forms must be completed to obtain reimbursement. The following links with samples are provided for assistance in completing the appropriate form, (click on the links to view each form:)

PLEASE NOTE:

  • HCPCS/CPT Code for the drug/product being utilized must be placed in column 24D;
  • Charge must be placed in column 24F;
  • Quantity used (number of units, as per description of the HCPCS/CPT Code chosen) must be placed in column 24G;

If an appropriate HCPCS Reimbursement Code for the drug/product utilized has not been issued by CMS, the following information must be provided on the CMS 1500 form:

1. In Column D put the appropriate Reimbursement Code for Non-Classified Drugs or Durable
    Medical Equipment/Supplies:

  A4641: Radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic, not otherwise classified
  A9698:

Non-radioactive contrast imaging material, not otherwise classified, per study dose

  A9699:

Radiopharmaceutical, therapeutic, not otherwise classified

  A9900:

Miscellaneous DME supply, accessory, and/or service component of another HCPCS code

  B9998:

Not otherwise classified for enteral supplies

  B9999:

Not otherwise classified for parenteral supplies

  C9399:

Unclassified drugs or biologicals

  E1399:

Durable medical equipment, miscellaneous

  J3490:

Unclassified drugs

  J3530:

Nasal vaccine inhalation

  J3535:

Drug administered through a metered dose inhaler

  J3590:

Unclassified biologics

  J7199:

Hemophilia clotting factor, not otherwise classified

  J7599:

Immunosuppressive drug, not otherwise classified

  J7699:

Not otherwise classified drugs, inhalation solution administered through DME

  J7799:

Not otherwise classified drugs, other than inhalation drugs, administered through DME

  J8498:

Anti-emetic drug, rectal/suppository, not otherwise specified

  J8499:

Prescription drug, oral, non-chemotherapeutic, not otherwise specified

  J8597:

Anti-emetic drug, oral, not otherwise specified

  J8999:

Prescription drug, oral, chemotherapeutic, not otherwise specified

  J9999:

Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drug

  Q0181:

Unspecified oral dosage form, FDA approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a complete therapeutic substitute for an IV anti-emetic at the time of chemotherapy treatment, not to exceed a 48-hour dosage regimen.

  S1030: Continuous noninvasive glucose monitoring device, purchase (for physician
interpretation of data, use CPT code)

2. In Box 19 put the:

  • Full name of the drug/product utilized, including strength, if applicable
  • NDC (National Drug Code) number on the package used. This number is a 10- or 11-digit number that refers to the drug or product, strength, and package size produced by a certain drug manufacturer.

3. In Boxes 17, 24, 32 and 33:

  • Enter the National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Administration Codes:

The Reimbursement Code(s) is only for the reimbursement of a medication and does not include the administration charge. All administration codes need to be billed on a separate line, i.e. 90772, 96401. The various Administration Codes and their descriptions can be found on the ReimbursementCodes.com website.

HOW TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR VACCINES, TOXOIDS, AND IMMUNE GLOBULINS USING A CMS 1500 FORM

One of the following CMS 1500 claim forms must be completed to obtain reimbursement. The following links with samples are provided for assistance in completing the appropriate form:

For Each Vaccine/Toxoid or Immune Globulin:

  • The CPT Code for the medication (Vaccine/Toxoid or Immune Globulin) being administered must be placed in column 24D.
  • Medication charge must be placed in column 24F.
  • Quantity of medication used (number of units), as per description of the Vaccine/Toxoid or Immune Globulin CPT Code chosen, must be placed in column 24G.

If an appropriate CPT Code for the vaccine/toxoid or immune globulin administered has not been issued by the AMA, the following information must be provided on the 1500 form:

  1. In Column D the appropriate CPT Code for Non-Classified Vaccines/Toxoids or Immune Globulins:
    • 90399: Unlisted Immune Globulin
    • 90749: Unlisted Vaccine/Toxoid
  2. Also include in Box 19:
    • Full Name and strength of the vaccine/toxoid or immune globulin administered
    • NDC (National Drug Code) Number on the package used. This number is a 10 or 11 digit number that refers to the drug, strength and package size produced by a certain drug manufacturer.
  3. In Boxes 17, 24, 32 and 33:
    • Enter the National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Administration Code:

If the medication to be billed is a vaccine, toxoid or immune globulin, include on a separate line, the appropriate administration code (i.e., 90471) on the CMS 1500 form. The Vaccine/Immune Globulin/Toxoid CPT Code(s) is only for the reimbursement of a medication and does not include the administration charge. The various Vaccine/Immune Globulin/Toxoid Administration Codes and their descriptions can be found on the ReimbursementCodes.com website.


HOW TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR A DRUG/PRODUCT USING A UB-04 CLAIM FORM

The following links with samples are provided for assistance in completing the UB-04 form. (click on the links to view each form)

Please Note - Guidelines for completing the UB-04 claim form:

Column 42: Revenue Code(s)

  • Product Revenue Code(s) – appropriate product revenue code must be entered in box 42 (i.e. 250 "General Pharmacy", 636 "Drugs that require detail coding", etc.)
  • Procedure Revenue Code(s) – appropriate procedure revenue code to identify service performed (i.e. 450 "ED Visit Level 4") and/or setting where service was performed (i.e. 360 "operating room", 510 "clinic", etc.)

Column 43: Description
  • Product name, strength and NDC (required on claims for products with no HCPCS or pass-through code assigned)


Column 44: HCPCS/Rates (Product/Procedure Codes)
  • Product Code(s) – appropriate HCPCS/Pass-through code for the drug/product administered. In the absence of a specific HCPCS/pass-through code for the drug/product C9399 Unclassified drugs or biologicals or J3490 Unclassified Drugs may be used.
  • Procedure Code(s) – appropriate CPT code for the service provided or for the administration of the drug/product.

Column 45: Service Date
  • Enter the date(s) the service was performed

Column 46: Service Units
  • Enter the number of units of the drug/product administered or service provided

Column 47: Total Charges
  • Enter the facility’s actual charges for the drug/product/services provided

Column 48: Non-Covered Charges
  • Enter any non-covered charges

Boxes 56, 76, 77, 78 and 79:
  • Enter the National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Box 67: Diagnosis Code
  • Enter appropriate ICD-9-CM code for patient’s diagnosis

   

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