Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Return to Search

Title MLN Matters Special Edition Article (New) SE21001; Title: Review of Hospital Compliance with Medicare's Transfer Policy with the Resumption of Home Health Services & Other Information on Patient Discharge Status Codes

New Special Edition Article: This Article comprises Subregulatory Guidance for hospitals that submit claims to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for services provided to Medicare patients. MLN Matters Special Edition (SE) Articles clarify existing policy. The information contained within this article is based on content within UB-04 Data Specifications Manual that is posted on the following website at https://www.nubc.org/subscription-information.

Download the Guidance Document

Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: February 22, 2021

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.