New Point of Origin Code, G, Effective 7-1-2020
The National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) recently approved a new Point of Origin (PoO) code, G, “Transfer from a Designated Disaster Alternative Care Site (ACS).” This additional PoO code was added relative to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). It became effective for discharges on or after July 1, 2020.
The PoO data element can be found in Form Locator 15 of the UB-04 form. It is then reported to THA’s HIDINet platform for state reporting in Field 18, Position 176-177 of your data file. The detail of this change can be found in the NUBC minutes, as referenced in the UB-04 Change Implementation Calendar.
For further reference, here is a direct link to CMS’ MLN publication regarding this change: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mm11836.pdf
Make sure your billing staffs are aware of this change.
Please remember the importance of reviewing all data elements, including PoO counts, in your hospital(s) verification report after each quarterly data submission to THA’s HIDINet v3. The new PoO code, G, has been added to this report.