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Why is it changing? The
UB04 contains a number of improvements and enhancements that
include
better alignment with the electronic HIPAA ASC X12N
837-Institutional Transaction Standard. The New UB04 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 use for each health plan with which you do
business. The NPI Identifier, which implements a requirement
of the 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.UB04
timeline:
March 1, 2007 - Health plans, clearinghouses,
and other information that support vendors should be ready to
handle and accept the new UB04 form and data set.
March 1, 2007 - May 22, 2007 - Providers can
use either the UB04 or UB92 forms/data set specifications.
May 23, 2007 - The UB92 is discontinued; only
the UB04 forms and data set specifications should be used.
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