ABValue CodePayer A
Reports other assessments or allowances for the primary payer (Payer A).
Related Payer A codes
A1Reports the deductible amount owed to the primary payer (Payer A).A2Reports the coinsurance amount owed to the primary payer (Payer A).A3Reports the estimated patient responsibility amount to the primary payer (Payer A).A7Reports the co-payment amount owed to the primary payer (Payer A).AAReports regulatory surcharges or taxes owed to the primary payer (Payer A).
Frequently asked questions
What does value code AB mean?
Reports other assessments or allowances for the primary payer (Payer A).
What category is value code AB in?
AB falls under the Payer A category of UB-04 value codes.
Descriptions sourced from CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making billing decisions.