55Occurrence CodeAssessment

Reports the patient's date of death.

Related Assessment codes

50Reports the assessment date used for Inpatient Rehab, SNF, or Swing Bed PPS purposes.52Reports the date of medical certification or recertification.54Reports the date of the physician's required follow-up visit.

Frequently asked questions

What does occurrence code 55 mean?

Reports the patient's date of death.

What category is occurrence code 55 in?

55 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.