27Occurrence CodeHospice

Reports the date of hospice certification or recertification.

Related Hospice codes

23Reports the date a hospice election was cancelled; for the intermediary's use.42Reports the date a hospice patient's enrollment was discharged due to revocation.56Reports the date of the original hospice election or a subsequent revocation.

Frequently asked questions

What does occurrence code 27 mean?

Reports the date of hospice certification or recertification.

What category is occurrence code 27 in?

27 falls under the Hospice category of UB-04 occurrence codes.

Descriptions sourced from CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making billing decisions.