Many are familiar with a medical form called the UB-04. It stands for “Universal Bill 2004” and is the name of a billing form used by hospitals and other facility providers. (Physicians typically use the HCFA 1500 form which is somewhat similar.)
What some don’t realize is that Medicare gives the UB-04 its own designation as CMS Form-1450. Few call it that because it serves many different providers and payers than just CMS. Continue reading “About CMS Form 1450…”