0159Digit 2 · Facility Type 1 Hospital Digit 3 · Bill Classification 5 Intermediate Care - Level I Digit 4 · Frequency 9 Final Claim for a Home Health PPS Episode
Hospital - Intermediate Care - Level I - Final Claim for a Home Health PPS Episode.
The first digit is a leading placeholder (always “0”) in the 4-digit form of this code.
Other frequencies for Hospital · Intermediate Care - Level I
0150Hospital - Intermediate Care - Level I - Non-Payment/Zero Claim.0151Hospital - Intermediate Care - Level I - Admit Through Discharge Claim.0152Hospital - Intermediate Care - Level I - Interim - First Claim.0153Hospital - Intermediate Care - Level I - Interim - Continuing Claim.0154Hospital - Intermediate Care - Level I - Interim - Last Claim.0155Hospital - Intermediate Care - Level I - Late Charge(s) Only Claim.0156Hospital - Intermediate Care - Level I - Adjustment of Prior Claim.0157Hospital - Intermediate Care - Level I - Replacement of Prior Claim.0158Hospital - Intermediate Care - Level I - Void/Cancel of Prior Claim.
Frequently asked questions
What does type of bill 0159 mean?
Hospital - Intermediate Care - Level I - Final Claim for a Home Health PPS Episode.
What is the facility type digit in 0159?
The first digit (1) identifies the facility type: Hospital.
What is the bill classification digit in 0159?
The second digit (5) identifies the bill classification: Intermediate Care - Level I.
What is the frequency digit in 0159?
The third digit (9) identifies the claim frequency: Final Claim for a Home Health PPS Episode.
Descriptions sourced from CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making billing decisions.