0227Digit 2 · Facility Type 2 Skilled Nursing Facility Digit 3 · Bill Classification 2 Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) Digit 4 · Frequency 7 Replacement of Prior Claim
Skilled Nursing Facility - Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) - Replacement of Prior Claim.
The first digit is a leading placeholder (always “0”) in the 4-digit form of this code.
Other frequencies for Skilled Nursing Facility · Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only)
0220Skilled Nursing Facility - Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) - Non-Payment/Zero Claim.0221Skilled Nursing Facility - Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) - Admit Through Discharge Claim.0222Skilled Nursing Facility - Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) - Interim - First Claim.0223Skilled Nursing Facility - Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) - Interim - Continuing Claim.0224Skilled Nursing Facility - Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) - Interim - Last Claim.0225Skilled Nursing Facility - Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) - Late Charge(s) Only Claim.0226Skilled Nursing Facility - Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) - Adjustment of Prior Claim.0228Skilled Nursing Facility - Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) - Void/Cancel of Prior Claim.0229Skilled Nursing Facility - Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) - Final Claim for a Home Health PPS Episode.
Frequently asked questions
What does type of bill 0227 mean?
Skilled Nursing Facility - Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) - Replacement of Prior Claim.
What is the facility type digit in 0227?
The first digit (2) identifies the facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
What is the bill classification digit in 0227?
The second digit (2) identifies the bill classification: Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only).
What is the frequency digit in 0227?
The third digit (7) identifies the claim frequency: Replacement of Prior Claim.
Descriptions sourced from CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making billing decisions.