B1Value CodePayer B
Reports the deductible amount owed to the secondary payer (Payer B).
Related Payer B codes
B2Reports the coinsurance amount owed to the secondary payer (Payer B).B3Reports the estimated patient responsibility amount to the secondary payer (Payer B).B7Reports the co-payment amount owed to the secondary payer (Payer B).BAReports regulatory surcharges or taxes owed to the secondary payer (Payer B).BBReports other assessments or allowances for the secondary payer (Payer B).
Frequently asked questions
What does value code B1 mean?
Reports the deductible amount owed to the secondary payer (Payer B).
What category is value code B1 in?
B1 falls under the Payer B category of UB-04 value codes.
Descriptions sourced from CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making billing decisions.