Clarification on Patie nt’s Re ason for Visit Ne cessary to Capture HIPAA Compliant Fie lds
In order for Medicare to process HIP AA compliant claim information located on the UB-04, or 837I transaction appearing on the claim form, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) needs to clarify the usage of the P atient's Reason for Visit (P VR) used for processing claims.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 31, 2015
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