0231Digit 2 · Facility Type 2 Skilled Nursing Facility Digit 3 · Bill Classification 3 Outpatient Digit 4 · Frequency 1 Admit Through Discharge Claim
Skilled Nursing Facility - Outpatient - Admit Through Discharge Claim.
The first digit is a leading placeholder (always “0”) in the 4-digit form of this code.
Other frequencies for Skilled Nursing Facility · Outpatient
0230Skilled Nursing Facility - Outpatient - Non-Payment/Zero Claim.0232Skilled Nursing Facility - Outpatient - Interim - First Claim.0233Skilled Nursing Facility - Outpatient - Interim - Continuing Claim.0234Skilled Nursing Facility - Outpatient - Interim - Last Claim.0235Skilled Nursing Facility - Outpatient - Late Charge(s) Only Claim.0236Skilled Nursing Facility - Outpatient - Adjustment of Prior Claim.0237Skilled Nursing Facility - Outpatient - Replacement of Prior Claim.0238Skilled Nursing Facility - Outpatient - Void/Cancel of Prior Claim.0239Skilled Nursing Facility - Outpatient - Final Claim for a Home Health PPS Episode.
Frequently asked questions
What does type of bill 0231 mean?
Skilled Nursing Facility - Outpatient - Admit Through Discharge Claim.
What is the facility type digit in 0231?
The first digit (2) identifies the facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
What is the bill classification digit in 0231?
The second digit (3) identifies the bill classification: Outpatient.
What is the frequency digit in 0231?
The third digit (1) identifies the claim frequency: Admit Through Discharge Claim.
Descriptions sourced from CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making billing decisions.