1282H

• UB92: Code 42, for a hospice discharge, is only valid when the bill type is 81x or 82x
• The fourth digit of the reason code reflects the sequence in which the error occurred
• The sequence is 1 through 0 (1st through 10th occurrence) and A through T (11 through 30 occurrence)

Explanation and Suggestion:

• Occurrence code 42 (date of discharge) is only valid for Medicare hospice claims when used with type of bill 0811, 0814, 0821 or 0824
• Please correct and resubmit the claim