0243Digit 2 · Facility Type 2 Skilled Nursing Facility Digit 3 · Bill Classification 4 Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient) Digit 4 · Frequency 3 Interim - Continuing Claim
Skilled Nursing Facility - Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient) - Interim - Continuing Claim.
The first digit is a leading placeholder (always “0”) in the 4-digit form of this code.
Other frequencies for Skilled Nursing Facility · Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient)
0240Skilled Nursing Facility - Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient) - Non-Payment/Zero Claim.0241Skilled Nursing Facility - Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient) - Admit Through Discharge Claim.0242Skilled Nursing Facility - Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient) - Interim - First Claim.0244Skilled Nursing Facility - Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient) - Interim - Last Claim.0245Skilled Nursing Facility - Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient) - Late Charge(s) Only Claim.0246Skilled Nursing Facility - Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient) - Adjustment of Prior Claim.0247Skilled Nursing Facility - Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient) - Replacement of Prior Claim.0248Skilled Nursing Facility - Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient) - Void/Cancel of Prior Claim.0249Skilled Nursing Facility - Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient) - Final Claim for a Home Health PPS Episode.
Frequently asked questions
What does type of bill 0243 mean?
Skilled Nursing Facility - Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient) - Interim - Continuing Claim.
What is the facility type digit in 0243?
The first digit (2) identifies the facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
What is the bill classification digit in 0243?
The second digit (4) identifies the bill classification: Other (e.g. referenced diagnostic services for a non-patient).
What is the frequency digit in 0243?
The third digit (3) identifies the claim frequency: Interim - Continuing Claim.
Descriptions sourced from CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making billing decisions.