The NUBC has approved two codes used in claims for “hospital-at-home” care

The NUBC has approved the following codes to be used in claims for “hospital-at-home” care:

Occurrence Span Code 82

Title: Hospital at Home Care Dates

Definition: The from/through dates of a period of hospital at home care provided during an inpatient hospital stay.

Effective Date: July 1, 2022
 

Revenue Code 0161

Subcategory Definition: Room & Board – Hospital at Home

Standard Abbreviation: R&B/Hospital at Home

Effective Date: July 1, 2022