1. UB-92 claim forms?
2. The coder’s role in billing accuracy?
3. The ability to identify claim submission errors and take corrective action that is needed?
4. Payer’s use of specific UB-92 fields, i.e. admission and discharge hour, patient status?
5. How to avoid billing errors that are the focus of PRO and OIG reviews?

With the intense scrutiny of hospital coding and billing practices by Peer Review Organizations, the OIG and other payers, it has become essential for hospital staff to have an in-depth understanding of UB-92 billing guidelines. Do you understand all the elements concerning inpatient billing?