0257Digit 2 · Facility Type 2 Skilled Nursing Facility Digit 3 · Bill Classification 5 Intermediate Care - Level I Digit 4 · Frequency 7 Replacement of Prior Claim
Skilled Nursing Facility - Intermediate Care - Level I - 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 · Intermediate Care - Level I
0250Skilled Nursing Facility - Intermediate Care - Level I - Non-Payment/Zero Claim.0251Skilled Nursing Facility - Intermediate Care - Level I - Admit Through Discharge Claim.0252Skilled Nursing Facility - Intermediate Care - Level I - Interim - First Claim.0253Skilled Nursing Facility - Intermediate Care - Level I - Interim - Continuing Claim.0254Skilled Nursing Facility - Intermediate Care - Level I - Interim - Last Claim.0255Skilled Nursing Facility - Intermediate Care - Level I - Late Charge(s) Only Claim.0256Skilled Nursing Facility - Intermediate Care - Level I - Adjustment of Prior Claim.0258Skilled Nursing Facility - Intermediate Care - Level I - Void/Cancel of Prior Claim.0259Skilled Nursing Facility - Intermediate Care - Level I - Final Claim for a Home Health PPS Episode.
Frequently asked questions
What does type of bill 0257 mean?
Skilled Nursing Facility - Intermediate Care - Level I - Replacement of Prior Claim.
What is the facility type digit in 0257?
The first digit (2) identifies the facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
What is the bill classification digit in 0257?
The second digit (5) identifies the bill classification: Intermediate Care - Level I.
What is the frequency digit in 0257?
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.