19Value CodePayer-Calculated

Reports the operating indirect medical education payment amount; calculated by the payer, not reported by providers.

Related Payer-Calculated codes

17Reports the operating outlier payment amount; calculated by the payer, not reported by providers.18Reports the operating disproportionate share payment amount; calculated by the payer, not reported by providers.

Frequently asked questions

What does value code 19 mean?

Reports the operating indirect medical education payment amount; calculated by the payer, not reported by providers.

What category is value code 19 in?

19 falls under the Payer-Calculated category of UB-04 value codes.

Descriptions sourced from CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making billing decisions.