56Occurrence CodeHospice

Reports the date of the original hospice election or a subsequent revocation.

Related Hospice codes

23Reports the date a hospice election was cancelled; for the intermediary's use.27Reports the date of hospice certification or recertification.42Reports the date a hospice patient's enrollment was discharged due to revocation.

Frequently asked questions

What does occurrence code 56 mean?

Reports the date of the original hospice election or a subsequent revocation.

What category is occurrence code 56 in?

56 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.