44Occurrence CodeTherapy/Treatment Dates
Reports the start date of occupational therapy treatment.
Related Therapy/Treatment Dates codes
16Reports the date of the patient's last therapy session.17Reports the date an occupational therapy plan of care was established or last reviewed.22Reports the date active care for the patient ended.28Reports the date a CORF (comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility) plan of care was established or last reviewed.29Reports the date a physical therapy plan of care was established or last reviewed.30Reports the date a speech-language pathology plan of care was established or last reviewed.35Reports the start date of physical therapy treatment.45Reports the start date of speech therapy treatment.46Reports the start date of cardiac rehabilitation.
Frequently asked questions
What does occurrence code 44 mean?
Reports the start date of occupational therapy treatment.
What category is occurrence code 44 in?
44 falls under the Therapy/Treatment Dates category of UB-04 occurrence codes.
Descriptions sourced from CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making billing decisions.