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UB-04

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. The standard paper institutional claim form used by hospitals and other facilities; electronic institutional claims generally use the HIPAA 837I transaction.

You'll come across UB-04 while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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