52Occurrence CodeAssessment

Reports the date of medical certification or recertification.

Related Assessment codes

50Reports the assessment date used for Inpatient Rehab, SNF, or Swing Bed PPS purposes.54Reports the date of the physician's required follow-up visit.55Reports the patient's date of death.

Frequently asked questions

What does occurrence code 52 mean?

Reports the date of medical certification or recertification.

What category is occurrence code 52 in?

52 falls under the Assessment category of UB-04 occurrence codes.

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