0851Digit 2 · Facility Type 8 Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center Digit 3 · Bill Classification 5 Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Digit 4 · Frequency 1 Admit Through Discharge Claim
Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center - Critical Access Hospital (CAH) - Admit Through Discharge Claim.
The first digit is a leading placeholder (always “0”) in the 4-digit form of this code.
Other frequencies for Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center · Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
0850Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center - Critical Access Hospital (CAH) - Non-Payment/Zero Claim.0852Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center - Critical Access Hospital (CAH) - Interim - First Claim.0853Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center - Critical Access Hospital (CAH) - Interim - Continuing Claim.0854Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center - Critical Access Hospital (CAH) - Interim - Last Claim.0855Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center - Critical Access Hospital (CAH) - Late Charge(s) Only Claim.0856Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center - Critical Access Hospital (CAH) - Adjustment of Prior Claim.0857Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center - Critical Access Hospital (CAH) - Replacement of Prior Claim.0858Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center - Critical Access Hospital (CAH) - Void/Cancel of Prior Claim.0859Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center - Critical Access Hospital (CAH) - Final Claim for a Home Health PPS Episode.
Frequently asked questions
What does type of bill 0851 mean?
Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center - Critical Access Hospital (CAH) - Admit Through Discharge Claim.
What is the facility type digit in 0851?
The first digit (8) identifies the facility type: Special Facility or Ambulatory Surgery Center.
What is the bill classification digit in 0851?
The second digit (5) identifies the bill classification: Critical Access Hospital (CAH).
What is the frequency digit in 0851?
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.