Chapter 7B 278 Health Care Services Request for Review

Companion Guide Part II
Chapter 7B: 278 Health Care Services Request for Review and Response
Chapter 7B
278 Health Care Services Request
for Review and Response
Trading partners use the ANSI ASC X12 278 Request for Review transaction to request review for
specialty care, treatment, and admission. In response to the 278 Request, Anthem Health Plans of
Virginia, Inc. (Anthem) replies with the ANSI ASC X12 278 Response transaction.
NPI Data Elements
The following 278 data elements are revised for NPI. In the 278 Request, carefully and accurately
enter the values in these data elements. The charts in Sections 7.2 and 7.3 explain each of these
data elements.
Data Element Values Revised for NPI
Loop(s)
278 Services Request for Review
Data Element Notes
2010B (Requester Name)
For most providers, NM108 (Identification Code Qualifier) = XX and
NM109 (Requester Identifier) = NPI.
2010E (Service Provider Name)
For most providers, NM108 (Identification Code Qualifier) = XX and
NM109 (Provider Identifier) = NPI.
278 Services Review Response
2010B (Requester Name)
This value will equal the value sent on the 278 Request. For most
providers, NM108 (Identification Code Qualifier) = XX and NM109
(Provider Identifier) = NPI.
2010E (Service Provider Name)
This value will equal the value sent on the 278 Request. For most
providers, NM108 (Identification Code Qualifier) = XX and NM109
(Provider Identifier) = NPI.
This Companion Document specifies 278 data elements that require instructions for Anthem. We
do not include data elements that do need specific information for Anthem. Use this Companion
Document in conjunction with the 278 Implementation Guide (IG).
In accordance with the Basic Character Set documented in the Implementation Guide, format all
alpha characters as uppercase only.
For participating providers: Services subject to the FBPA (1999 Fair Business Practice Act – VA HB
2213) will be covered as long as the member’s Anthem coverage is active when the services are
rendered, another payer is not responsible for payment of the claim and the information provided
concerning the proposed treatment is accurate. Policy deductibles and co-payments always apply
before final payment can be made, and prior services received by a member but not filed with the
plan may affect our payment. Services not subject to FBPA are covered and paid based upon the
terms of the member’s health care policy.
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This Companion Document includes the following sections:
Section
Title
Page
7.1
278 Request and Response: Basic Instructions
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7.2
278 Request for Review Chart
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7.3
278 Response Chart
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7.4
278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code
Chart
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7.1 278 Request and Response: Basic Instructions
This section provides information that trading partners need to understand before starting the 278
Request. The remaining sections of this Companion Document provide information about 278
Request and Response segments and data elements that require specific instructions for Anthem.
Use the information in this Companion Document in conjunction with the 278 Implementation
Guide including the 10/2002 Addenda.
7.1.1
Types of Health Care
Services Reviews
There are three major types of reviews covered by the 278
Request—Admission Review, Outpatient Review, and
Specialty Care Review.
Admission Review is the review of an inpatient stay. It includes
a review of the facility stay and a review of the services to be
provided by the physician.
Outpatient Review is the review of specific outpatient services.
Specialty Care Review (Referral) is a primary care physician’s
recommendation for a patient to receive outpatient services from
another provider (specialist).
For information on key 278 data elements that specify each
review type, see the introduction to Section 7.2, Request for
Review.
7.1.2
Use Upper Case Alpha
Characters in the 278
Request
When entering alpha characters into the 278 Request, use only
UPPERCASE alpha characters. As specified in the 278 IG, the
basic character set of this standard includes uppercase letters,
digits, space, and other special characters. For further information, see the 278 IG.
7.1.3
Attachments—PWK
Segments
When documentation is necessary to support a 278 Request,
identify the documentation using the PWK (Paperwork) Segment,
in loops 2000C (Subscriber Level), 2000D (Dependent Level),
and 2000F (Additional Service Information). Trading partners
separately fax or mail the actual supporting documentation.
Information about contracts and services that require authorizations is available at www.anthem.com. Once on the site, select
"Providers," then choose "Virginia." You will find a link to the
Point of Care site on the Virginia home page.
Use Message Text (MSG) Segments When Appropriate
You may use the Message Text (MSG) segments in Loops 2000E
and 2000F, if and when appropriate, to convey information about
the 278 Request. This segment is limited to 264 bytes; so it will
not accommodate information such as office notes, test results,
etc. If you send an MSG segment, do not include characters used
as delimiters. For example, if the pipe (|) is used as a subelement separator, do not use it in Free-Form Message text.
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Attachment Procedure
To identify and send attachments for 278 Requests, use the
following procedure.
1. Create and transmit the 278 Request according to instructions
in the IG and this Companion Document. In the appropriate
PWK segment (either Loop 2000C, 2000D or 2000F), use the
following data elements to identify that a paper attachment is
forthcoming.
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PWK01, Attachment Report Type Code—Use the values
indicated in the IG to identify the type of attachment.
„
PWK02, Attachment Transmission Code—Use the following
values indicated in the IG to identify how the attachment
will be sent. The codes used by Anthem include:
−
AA (Available on Request at Provider Site)
−
BM (By Mail)
−
FX (By Fax)
−
VO (Voice)
(Email is not available at this time.)
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PWK06, Attachment Control Number—Use if PWK02 equals
BM or FX.
2. Prepare a cover sheet for each patient and 278 Request requiring supporting documentation. List the following information on
the cover sheet:
„
Your name, phone number (including area code), and your
fax number
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Policyholder ID#
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Patient Name
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National Provider Identifier (NPI)
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Date of Service
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Attachment Control Number*
*The Attachment Control Number must be a unique identifier
for each 278 Request and it must match the number entered
into PWK06 (Attachment Control Number).
Construct the Attachment Control Number as indicated below:
Attachment Control Number
Member Identification #
(Including any prefix)
as shown on the ID card
Distinctive Provider-Assigned Sequence
Number or may remain unused. Recommendation: Use the Patient Control
Number or other pertinent office identifier.
1234567890YTA123456789MMDDCCYYXXXXXXXXXX…
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
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If the Attachment Control Number is not used, the 278
Request and the supporting documentation cannot be
matched, possibly resulting in a certification denial.
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Multiple Attachments: When we need more than one
supporting document for a 278 Request (such as Emergency Room and Operative Reports), use the same cover
sheet to send all attachments. In this case, indicate on the
cover sheet that there are multiple documents attached.
Assign one attachment control number.
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Illegible information will delay processing.
3. Send the attachment using the sending method identified in
PWK02. Please abide by the following guidelines when sending
support documentation:
„
Send attachments the day before or the day of submitting
the 278 Request.
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Do not send a copy of claim with the attachment.
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Do not send unnecessary attachments. For example, do not
send a copy of the member identification card.
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If you send supporting documentation by mail or fax,
include the attachment control number in the upper right
hand corner of the supporting documentation.
„
Attach all documentation to the cover sheet. (Email is not
available at this time.)
„
Send the supporting documentation to the appropriate
address or fax number below:
For Medical, Surgical, and Maternity Services:
Mailing Address:
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Medical Management
Mail Drop VA-44A
P. O. Box 85638
Richmond, Va. 23286
Phone Number:
(800) 242-7277
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday
Fax Number:
(804) 354-2578
For Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services:
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Behavioral Healthcare
Mail Drop VA-43M
2221 Edward Holland Drive
Richmond, Va. 23230
Phone Number:
(800) 991-6095
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday
Fax Number:
(804) 354-2536 or (800) 876-6310
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Electronic Attachment 278 Requests Rejected Due to ANSI
ASC X12N Compliance
When a certification is rejected due to ANSI ASC X12N compliance,
correct the 278 Request and use the same Attachment Control
Number (2000F, PWK06) as used for the original 278 Request
transmission. Because the supporting documentation was already
mailed or faxed, we will hold it to match with the request once it is
received.
If a new Attachment Control Number is assigned for the retransmission of the 278 Request, you need to resubmit the supporting
documentation and reference the new Attachment Control
Number.
What Happens When Necessary Attachments or Notes Are
Not Provided?
When a certification requires additional information that we have
not received, we may review the Request and render a decision
based on the information available. A “Not Certified” result may
occur due to lack of information.
7.1.4
Disclaimer
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For participating providers:
Services subject to the FBPA (1999 Fair Business Practice Act – VA
HB 2213) will be covered as long as the member’s Anthem coverage is active when the services are rendered, another payer is not
responsible for payment of the claim and the information provided
concerning the proposed treatment is accurate. Policy deductibles
and co-payments always apply before final payment can be made,
and prior services received by a member but not filed with the plan
may affect our payment. Services not subject to FBPA are covered
and paid based upon the terms of the member’s health care policy.
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7.2 278 Request for Review
Trading partners use the ANSI ASC X12N 278 Request for Review transaction set to request
review for specialty care, treatment, and admission.
When creating a 278 Request for Review transaction, carefully follow the 278 IG and use the
codes from the IG. We accept all ANSI ASC X12N compliant code sets. If some transactions within
a functional group (GS/GE) pass Level 2 edits (checking for compliance with the Implementation
Guide) and others do not, the Enterprise EDI Gateway removes the non-compliant transactions,
adjusts the envelope segment count, and sends the functional group with the remaining valid
transactions for processing. The Level 2 Status Report clearly reports transactions that passed and
those that failed Level 2 editing.
The 278 Request for Review transaction includes the following levels:
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The Header contains transaction control information.
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The Detail contains information for the transaction’s business function and includes the
following levels:
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Loop 2000A—Utilization Management Organization (UMO)
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Loop 2000B—Requester
−
Loop 2000C—Subscriber
−
Loop 2000D—Dependent
−
Loop 2000E—Service Provider
−
Loop 2000F—Service
There are three major types of reviews covered by the 278 Request—Admission Review,
Outpatient Review, and Specialty Care Review. The explanations below define each type and
identify the key 278 Request data element(s) which specify that type.
Admission Review (Inpatient)
Definition
Admission Review is the review of an inpatient stay. It includes
a review of the facility stay and a review of the services to be
provided by the physician.
Key Identifying Data
Elements
The following data elements identify the transaction as an
Admission Review.
Data Element
Value
2000F (Service Level)
Always indicates an Inpatient value
UM04 (Facility Type Code)
2000F (Service Level)
UM01 (Request Category
Code)
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AR (Admission Review) for the facility
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HS (Health Care Services Review) for
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Outpatient Review
Definition
Outpatient Review is the review of specific outpatient services.
Key Identifying Data
Elements
The following data elements identify the transaction as an
Outpatient Review.
Data Element
Value
2000F (Service Level)
UM01 (Request Category
Code)
HS (Health Care Services Review) for
outpatient services
2000F (Service Level)
UM04 (Facility Type Code)
Always indicates an Outpatient value
AR (Admission Review) for to request
a facility place of service if applicable
Specialty Care Review
Definition
Specialty Care Review (Referral) is a primary care physician’s
recommendation for a patient to receive outpatient services from
another provider (specialist).
Key Identifying Data
Elements
The following data elements identify the transaction as a
Specialty Care Review.
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Data Element
Value
2000F (Service Level)
UM01 (Request Category
Code)
SC (Specialty Care Review)
2000F (Service Level)
UM04 (Facility Type Code)
Always indicates an Outpatient value
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7.2.1
278 Request
Header
The 278 IG explains the 278 Header. No specific information is
required from Anthem. Please follow the instructions in the 278
IG.
7.2.2
278 Request
Utilization Management
(UMO) Level
Loop 2000A
Loop 2000A, Utilization Management Organization (UMO),
identifies Anthem as the UMO.
The following chart explains the UMO data elements that require
specific information for Anthem.
Loop 2000A—UMO Level
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
Loop 2010A—Utilization Management Organization (UMO) Name
NM1
NM102
Utilization Management
Organization (UMO) Name
Entity Type Qualifier
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UMO Last or Organization
Name
NM103
NM108
UMO Identifier
NM109
2
Non-Person Entity
ANTHEM HEALTH PLANS
OF VIRGINIA INC
24
Employers
Identification Number
54-0357120
Identification Code
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278 Request—
Requester Level
Loop 2000B
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Loop 2000B, Requester Level, identifies who is making the request
and should receive the response.
The following chart explains the Requester Level data elements
that require specific information for Anthem.
Loop 2000B—Requester Level
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
ƒ Only a patient’s primary care physician can request a
Specialty Care Review. A facility or another provider
cannot request a Specialty Care Review.
Loop 2010B—Requester Name
NM1
NM101
1P
Provider
Requester
Name
Entity Identifier
Code
FA
Facility
278 IG
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ƒ For a Specialty Care Review, if NM101 equals FA
(Facility), we will reject the 278 Request.*
NM103
See 278 IG
ƒ We strongly recommend that you complete NM104 on
every 278 Request.
Requester Last or
Organization Name
NM104
ƒ If NM103 is not included, we will reject the 278
Request.*
See 278 IG
If NM101 equals 1P (Provider), then NM104 is required.
If NM104 is not included, we will reject the 278
Request.*
Requester First
Name
NM108
Identification Code
Qualifier
NPI Compliant:
XX National Provider
Identifier (NPI)
NPI Exempt:
24 Employer’s Identification Number
34 Social Security
Number
46 Electronic Transmitter Identification
Number (ETIN)
NM109
NPI Compliant: (NPI)
Requester Identifier
NPI Exempt:
ƒ If NM108 = 24:
(Employer’s Identification Number)
ƒ If NM108 = 34: (Social
Security Number)
ƒ If NM108 = 46: (Electronic Transmitter
Identification Number)
ƒ Most trading partners enter XX.
ƒ Examples of NPI exemptions include taxi services,
home modifications, vehicle modifications, insect
control, and respite services.
N3
We recommend completing address segments to identify the requester on all 278 Requests.
Requester
Address
N301
278 IG
Page 65
N4
See 278 IG
Requester Address
Line
If this data element is not included, we will reject the
278 Request.*
We recommend completing address segments to identify the requester on all 278 Requests.
N401
See 278 IG
Requester
City/State/Zip Requester City Name
Code
N402
See 278 IG
278 IG
Requester State or
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Province Code
If this data element is not included, we will reject the
278 Request.*
If this data element is not included, we will reject the
278 Request.*
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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(Continued) 278 Requester Level (2000B)
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
(Continued) Loop 2010B—Requester Name
PER
PER01
Requester
Contact
Information
Contact Function
Code
278 IG
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Requester Contact
Name
PER02
PER03
IC
Contact
Information
See 278 IG
TE
Telephone
See 278 IG
ƒ PER04 is required so we can direct responses for additional
information.
ƒ The value must include at least 10 digits.
ƒ If PER04 is not included or includes less than 10 digits, we will
reject the 278 Request.*
EX
Communication
Number qualifier
PER06
ƒ PER03 is required so we can direct responses for additional
information.
ƒ If PER03 is not included or includes less than 10 digits, we will
reject the 278 Request.*
Requester Contact
Communication
Number
PER05
ƒ PER02 is required so we can direct responses for additional
information.
ƒ If PER02 is not included, we will reject the 278 Request.*
Communication
Number Qualifier
PER04
PER01 is required.
Telephone
Extension
We recommend completing PER05 if applicable.
See 278 IG
We recommend completing PER06 if applicable.
See 278 IG
PRV01 is needed to identify the requesting provider role. If PRV01
is not included, the 278 Request will be rejected.
ZZ
PRV02 is required.
Requester Contact
Communication
Number
PRV
PRV01
Requester
Provider
Information
Provider Code
278 IG
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PRV02
Reference
Identification
Qualifier
Mutually
Defined.
Health Care
Provider
Taxonomy
Code List
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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7.2.4
278 Request
Subscriber Level
Loop 2000C
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Loop 2000C, Subscriber Level, identifies the subscriber, who may
or may not be the patient. 2000C is always required. If the
subscriber is not the patient, then 2000C and 2000D (Dependent
Loop) are both required. If the subscriber is the patient, only
2000C is required.
The following chart explains the Subscriber Level data elements
that require specific information for Anthem.
Loop 2000C—Subscriber Level
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
Loop 2000C—Subscriber Level
DTP
Accident Date
This segment is required if accident information is in 2000F (Service Level) UM05 (Related Causes
Information). If not included for auto accident, we will reject the 278 Request.*
278 IG Page 75
HI
HI01-1
Subscriber
Diagnosis
Diagnosis Type
Code
278 IG Page 80
HI01-2
See 278 IG
Diagnosis Code
HI02 through HI12 See 278 IG
PWK
Additional Patient
Information
278 IG Addenda
Page 39
When the patient is the subscriber, we require a minimum
of one diagnosis for all requests.
These data elements indicate additional diagnoses. Include
as appropriate. We can accept all 12 HI segments if
applicable.
When documentation is necessary to support a 278 Request, identify the documentation using this
segment. You should mail or fax the actual supporting documentation.
Information about contracts and services that require authorizations is available at
www.anthem.com. Once on the site, select "Providers," then "Virginia," then “Answers@Anthem,”
then “Specialty Care/Health Services.”
PWK01
Attachment Report
Type
See 278 IG
Use the values indicated in the IG to identify the type of
attachment.
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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(Continued) 278 Subscriber Level (2000C)
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data Element Value
Definitions and Notes
(Continued) Loop 2000C—Subscriber Level
(Continued)
PWK02
PWK
Attachment
Report Type
Code
Additional
Patient
Information
278 IG
Addenda
Page 39
Codes used by
Anthem include:
AA
Available on
Request at
Provider Site
Email for supporting documentation is not available at this time.
If you send supporting documentation by mail or facsimile, include a
cover sheet listing the office contact name, phone number, fax
number, policy number, patient name, date of service, provider
number, and attachment control number.
BM By Mail
Illegible information will delay the 278 Response.
FX
By Fax
For Medical, Surgical, and Maternity Claims:
VO
Voice
Mailing Address:
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Medical Management – Mail Drop VA-44A
P. O. Box 85638
Richmond, Va. 23286
Phone Number:
(800) 242-7277
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday
Fax Number:
(804) 354-2578
For Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services:
Mailing Address:
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Behavioral Healthcare – Mail Drop VA-43M
2221 Edward Holland Drive
Richmond, Va. 23230
Phone Number:
(800) 991-6095
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time, Monday
through Friday
Fax Number:
(804) 354-2536 or (800) 876-6310
Loop 2010CA—Subscriber Name
NM1
NM108
Subscriber
Name
Identification
Code Qualifier
278 IG
Addenda
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NM109
Subscriber
Primary
Identifier
MI
Member
Identification
Number
Enter the ID number as it appears on
the front of the ID
Card. Examples
include:
XXX#########
XXXX#########
XXX###X#####
R########
If NM109 is not included, the patient is not eligible, or if there are
errors in the entry, we will reject the 278 Request.*
ID number formats will vary. The examples below show some
common formats. Enter the ID number as it appears on the front of
the ID card.
Format
Use
for
XXX#########
XXX###X#####
Alphanumeric
All
YTA123456789
except subscriber identi- AWSS123256999
fication number as
FEP
it appears on the YTA123X56789
front of the ID
card
R########
FEP
XXXX#########
Explanation
R, then the 8-position numeric
subscriber ID
code.
Examples
R12345678
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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278 Request
Dependent Level
Loop 2000D
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Loop 2000D, Dependent Level, is required if the subscriber is not
the patient. If the subscriber is the patient, this loop is not
required.
The following chart explains the Dependent Level data elements
that require specific information for Anthem.
Loop 2000D—Dependent Level
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
Loop 2000D—Dependent Level
DTP
Accident Date
278 IG Page 98
This segment is required if accident information is in 2000F (Service Level) UM05 (Related Causes
Information). If not included for auto accident, we will reject the 278 Request.
DTP01
439 Accident
Date/Time Qualifier
DTP02
Date Time Period
Format Qualifier
DTP03
D8
Date
Expressed in
Format
CCYYMMDD
If the diagnosis is related to an automobile accident, this
segment is required. If not included for an automobile
accident-related diagnosis, we will reject the 278 Request.*
See 278 IG
Accident Date
HI
HI01-1
Dependent
Diagnosis
Diagnosis Type
Code
278 IG Page 103
HI12-2
See 278 IG
ƒ When the patient is the dependent, we require a
minimum of one diagnosis for all requests.
ƒ HI01-1 and HI01-2 are required. If not included, we will
reject the 278 Request.*
Diagnosis Code
HI02 through HI12 Use these data elements to indicate additional diagnoses. Include as appropriate. We can accept all 12 HI segments if applicable.
PWK
Additional Patient
Information
278 IG Addenda
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When documentation is necessary to support a 278 Request, identify the documentation using this
segment. You should mail or fax the actual supporting documentation.
Information about contracts and services that require authorizations is available at
www.anthem.com. Once on the site, select "Providers," then "Virginia," then “Answers@Anthem,”
then “Specialty Care/Health Services.”
PWK01
Attachment Report
Type
See 278 IG
Use the values indicated in the IG to identify the type of
attachment.
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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(Continued) 278 Dependent Level (2000D)
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
(Continued)
PWK02
Email for supporting documentation is not available at this time.
PWK
Attachment
Report Type
Code
Codes used by
Anthem include:
Additional
Patient
Information
278 IG
Addenda
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AA
Available on
Request at
Provider
Site
If you send supporting documentation by mail or facsimile, include a
cover sheet listing the office contact name, phone number, fax
number, policy number, patient name, date of service, provider
number, and attachment control number.
Illegible information will delay the 278 Response.
BM By Mail
For Medical, Surgical, and Maternity Claims:
FX
By Fax
Mailing Address:
VO
Voice
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Medical Management – Mail Drop VA-44A
P. O. Box 85638
Richmond, Va. 23286
Phone Number:
(800) 242-7277
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday
Fax Number:
(804) 354-2578
For Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services:
Mailing Address:
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Behavioral Healthcare – Mail Drop VA-43M
2221 Edward Holland Drive
Richmond, Va. 23230
Phone Number:
(800) 991-6095
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time, Monday
through Friday
Fax Number:
(804) 354-2536 or (800) 876-6310
Loop 2010DA—Dependent Name
NM1
NM103
Dependent
Name
Dependent Last
Name
278 IG
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NM104
DMG
DMG02
Dependent
Demographic
Information
Dependent Birth
Date
See 278 IG
NM103 is required to identify the patient. If the patient is not the
subscriber and this loop is not included, we will reject the 278
Request.*
See 278 IG
NM104 is required to identify the patient. If the patient is not the
subscriber and this loop is not included, the dependent is not found,
there is more than one match, or the dependent is not eligible, we
will reject the 278 Request.*
See 278 IG
DMG02 is required to identify the patient.
Dependent First
Name
278 IG
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* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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278 Request
Service Provider Level
Loop 2000E
Chapter 7B: 278 Health Care Services Request for Review and Response
Loop 2000E, Service Provider Level, identifies the service provider.
The following chart explains the Service Provider Level data elements
that require specific information for Anthem.
The Service Provider Level includes either one or two loops as follows:
For Admission Review:
We require two 2000E loops, one to identify the facility and one to
identify the admitting/attending physician. If more than two loops
are submitted, we will reject the 278 Request.*
„
We can accept only one servicing facility and one servicing
provider per inpatient event. If more than one of each is submitted, we will reject the 278 Request.*
„
For Specialty Care Review
We can accept only one servicing provider per patient event. If
more than one is submitted, we will reject the 278 Request.*
„
For Outpatient Review:
For outpatient surgery where there is a facility provider and a
servicing provider, we can accept only one servicing facility and
one servicing provider per patient event. If more than one of each
is submitted, we will reject the 278 Request.*
„
If the 278 Request is not for outpatient surgery, then only one
2000E loop is required. If more than one is submitted, we will
reject the 278 Request.*
„
278 Service Provider Level (2000E)
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem. Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
Loop 2000E—Service Provider
See 278 IG
If you send this segment, do not include characMSG01
MSG
ters used as delimiters. For example, if the pipe
Free-Form Message
Message Text
(|) is a subelement separator, do not use it in
Text
278 IG
Free-Form Message text.
Page 123
Loop 2010E—Service Provider Name
See 278 IG
We require NM103. If not included, we will reject
NM1
NM103
the 278 Request.*
Service Provider
Service Provider
Name
Last or
Organization Name
278 IG
See 278 IG
If NM102 (Entity Type Qualifier) equals 1
NM104
Page 124
(Person), NM104 is required.
Service Provider
First Name
ƒ Most trading partners enter XX.
NM108
NPI Compliant:
Identification Code XX National Provider Identifier ƒ Examples of NPI exemptions include taxi
Qualifier
(NPI)
services, home modifications, vehicle modifiNPI Exempt:
cations, insect control, and respite services.
24 Employer’s Identification
Number
34 Social Security Number
46 Electronic Transmitter Identification Number (ETIN)
NM109
NPI Compliant: (NPI)
Service Provider
NPI Exempt:
Identifier
ƒ If NM108 = 24: (Employer’s
Identification Number)
ƒ If NM108 = 34: (Social
Security Number)
ƒ If NM108 = 46: (Electronic
Transmitter Identification
Number)
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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(Continued) 278 Service Provider Level (2000E)
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
(Continued) Loop 2010E—Service Provider Name
N3
We recommend completing address segments to identify the service provider on all 278 Requests.
Service Provider
Address
N301
278 IG Page 129
N4
See 278 IG
We require N301 is required. If it is not included,
we will reject the 278 Request.*
Service Provider
Address Line
We recommend completing address segments to identify the service provider on all 278 Requests.
Service Provider
N401
City/State/Zip Code
Service Provider
City Name
278 IG Page 130
N402
See 278 IG
We require N401. If it is not included, we will reject
the 278 Request.*
See 278 IG
We require N402. If it is not included, we will reject
the 278 Request.*
See 278 IG
We recommend including N403.
See 278 IG
We recommend including PER02 if known
TE
We recommend including PER03 if known.
Service Provider
State or Province
Code
N403
Service Provider
Postal Zone or Zip
Code
PER
PER02
Service Provider
Service Provider
Contact Information Contact Name
278 IG Page 132
PER03
PER04
Service Provider
Contact Communication Number
PER05
Communication
Number Qualifier
PER06
Service Provider
Contact Communication Number
PRV
Service Provider
Information
Telephone
Communication
Number Qualifier
(Service Provider
Telephone Number)
We recommend including PER04. If known, enter
the service provider telephone number, including
the area code.
EX
We recommend including PER05 if applicable.
Telephone
Extension
(Service Provider
Telephone Number
Extension)
We recommend including PER06 if applicable.
We strongly recommend completing this segment to assist in determining the provider’s role in the
care of the patient.
278 IG Page 135
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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278 Request
Service Level
Loop 2000F
Chapter 7B: 278 Health Care Services Request for Review and Response
Loop 2000F, Service Level, identifies the health care services
requested.
The following chart explains the Service Level data elements that
require specific information for Anthem.
Loop 2000F—Service Level
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE..
Segment
Data
Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
Loop 2000F—Service Level
UM
UM01
See 278 IG
Health Care Request
Services
Category
Review
Code
Information
278 IG
Page 141
ƒ For Admission Review and Outpatient Review:
- Enter AR (Admission Review) to identify services by a facility.
- Enter HS (Health Services Review) to identify services rendered by the
physician (specialist).
ƒ For Specialty Care Review, enter SC (Specialty Care Review) to indicate a
referral request.
UM02
Inpatient
Certification Review:
Type Code
I Initial
1 AppealImmediate
2 AppealStandard
For Inpatient Review:
Initial
Request:
Update Request:
Values Anthem Cannot
Process:
Use the following value:
I Initial
Use one of the following values:
R
1
Appeal-Immediate—Use to
request an emergency or
urgent request for a re-review
of a previously “Not Certified”
request. This value is typically
used when patient care is in
progress. Do not use this value
for elective services or services
that have already been
incurred.
If the value equals R, we
will reject the 278
Request.*
2
Appeal-Standard—Use to
request a non-urgent re-review
of a previously “Not Certified”
request. This value is typically
used when the services are
elective or have already been
incurred.
3
Cancel—Use to cancel (void) a
previously submitted
authorization.
4
Extension—Use to extend a
previously submitted
authorization.
S
Revised—Use to submit a
change such as to the servicing
provider(s) or the admission
date.
3 Cancel
4 Extension
S Revised
(Renewal)
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data
Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
(Continued) (Continued) Health
Services
UM02
UM
Review:
Health Care Certification
I Initial
Type Code
Services
Review
1 AppealInformation
Immediate
278 IG
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2 AppealStandard
For Outpatient Review:
Initial
Request:
Update Request:
Values Anthem Cannot
Process:
Use the
following
value:
Use one of the following values:
R (Renewal)
1
If the value equals R, we
Appeal-Immediate—Use to
will reject the 278
request an emergency or
urgent request for a re-review Request.*
of a previously “Not Certified”
request. This value is typically
used when patient care is in
progress. Do not use this value
for elective services or services
that have already been
incurred.
2
Appeal-Standard—Use to
request a non-urgent re-review
of a previously “Not Certified”
request. This value is typically
used when the services are
elective or have already been
incurred.
3
Cancel—Use to cancel (void) a
previously submitted
authorization.
4
Extension—Use to extend a
previously submitted
authorization.
S
Revised—Use to submit a
change such as to the servicing
provider(s) or the admission
date.
I Initial
3 Cancel
4 Extension
S Revised
Specialty
For Specialty Care Review
Care Review: Initial
Update Request:
I Initial
Request:
Values Anthem Cannot
Process:
3 Cancel
Use one of the following values:
R (Renewal)
3 Cancel—Use to cancel (void) a
previously submitted referral
request.
1 (Appeal-Immediate)
4 Extension
Use the following value:
S Revised
I Initial
4 Extension—Use to add additional visits to a previously
certified referral request.
2 (Appeal-Standard)
If the value equals R, 1,
or 2, we will reject the
278 Request.*
S Revised—Use to submit a
change such as to the servicing
provider(s) or date(s).
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data
Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
(Continued) UM03
UM
Service
Health Care Type Code
Services
Review
Information
278 IG
Page 141
Inpatient Review Service Type
Codes Anthem Can Process:
1
2
48
69
70
99
A1
A2
A7
AB
AI
BB
Medical Care
Surgical
Hospital-Inpatient
Maternity
Transplants
Professional (Physician) VisitInpatient
Professional (Physician) VisitNursing Home
Professional (Physician) VisitSkilled Nursing Facility
Psychiatric-Inpatient
Rehabilitation-Inpatient
Substance Abuse
Partial Hospitalization
Outpatient Review Service
Type Codes Anthem Can
Process:
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
12
14
15
16
17
18
20
21
23
24
25
26
27
28
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Medical Care
Surgical
Diagnostic X-Ray
Diagnostic Lab
Radiation Therapy
Anesthesia
Surgical Assistant
Durable Medical Equipment
Purchase
Renal Supplies in the Home
Alternate Method Dialysis
Chronic Renal Disease (CRD)
Equipment
Pre-Admission Testing
Durable Medical Equipment
Rental
Second Surgical Opinion
Third Surgical Opinion
Diagnostic Dental
Periodontics
Restorative
Endodontics
Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Adjunctive Dental Services
Chiropractic
Chiropractic Office Visits
Dental Care
Dental Crowns
Dental Accident
Orthodontics
Prosthodontics
Oral Surgery
For Inpatient Review:
ƒ If the value equals any code other than those listed in
the Value column to the left, we will reject the 278
Request.*
ƒ Send only one service type per transaction. Sending
more than one indicates multiple events and the 278
Request will be rejected.*
ƒ An example of an Inpatient Request follows:
NM1*SJ*1*Duck*Donald****XX*1234567890~
N3
N4
PRV
HL
TRN
UM*HS*I*99*B^21*****Y~
NM1*FA*2* Disney Hospital*****XX*1234567890~
N3
N4
PRV
HL
TRN
UM*AR*I*48*B^21*****Y~
For Outpatient Review
ƒ If the value equals any code other than those listed in
the Value column to the left, we will reject the 278
Request.*
ƒ We recommend using the most explicit service type.
ƒ Examples of Outpatient Service Reviews follow:
Services Performed by a Professional:
NM1*1T*1*Duck*Donald*****XX*1234567890~
N3
N4
PRV
HL
TRN
UM*HS*I*79*B^11*****Y~
Services Performed by a Facility:
NM1*FA*2* Disney Hospital*****XX*1234567890~
N3
N4
PRV
HL
TRN
UM*AR*I*62*B^22*****Y~
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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`
(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data
Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
(Continued) (Continued) (Continued) Outpatient Review:
UM
UM03
Health Care Service
Services
Type Code
Review
Information
278 IG
Page 141
42
44
45
46
50
51
52
53
54
56
57
58
59
61
62
63
64
65
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
82
83
84
85
93
94
95
98
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A6
A8
A9
AC
AD
AE
AF
AG
AI
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Home Health Care
Home Health Visits
Hospice
Respite Care
Hospital - Outpatient
Hospital – Emergency Accident
Hospital – Emergency Medical
Hospital – Ambulatory Surgical
Long Term Care
Medically Related Transportation
Air Transportation
Cabulance
Licensed Ambulance
In-vitro Fertilization
MRI/CAT Scan
Donor Procedures
Acupuncture
Newborn Care
Smoking Cessation
Well Baby Care
Maternity
Transplants
Audiology Exam
Inhalation Therapy
Diagnostic Medical
Private Duty Nursing
Prosthetic Device
Dialysis
Otological Exam
Chemotherapy
Allergy Testing
Immunizations
Family Planning
Infertility
Abortion
AIDS
Podiatry
Podiatry-Office Visits
Podiatry - Nursing Home Visits
Professional (Physician) Visit-Office
Professional (Physician) Visit Outpatient
Professional (Physician) VisitNursing Home
Professional (Physician) Visit-Skilled
Nursing Facility
Professional (Physician) Visit - Home
Psychiatric
Psychotherapy
Psychiatric - Outpatient
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation - Outpatient
Occupational Therapy
Physical Medicine
Speech Therapy
Skilled Nursing Care
Substance Abuse
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(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data
Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
(Continued)
(Continued)
UM
UM03
Health Care
Services
Review
Information
Service Type
Code
278 IG
Page 141
(Continued) UM03 for Outpatient Review
(Continued) Outpatient Review
Service Type Codes Anthem can
process:
AJ
AK
AL
AR
BC
BD
BE
BF
BG
BS
Alcoholism
Drug Addiction
Vision (Optometry)
Experimental Drug Therapy
Day Care (Psychiatric)
Cognitive Therapy
Massage Therapy
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Invasive Procedures
Specialty Care Review:
For Specialty Care Review
1
2
3
51
52
93
94
98
ƒ If the value equals any code other than those listed
in the Value column to the left, we will reject the 278
Request.*
Medical Care
Surgical
Consultation
Hospital-Emergency Accident
Hospital-Emergency Medical
Podiatry
Podiatry-Office Visits
Professional (Physician) VisitOffice
ƒ An example of an Specialty Care Review follows:
NM1*1T*1*Duck*Donald*****XX*1234567890~
N3
N4
PRV
HL
TRN
UM*SC*I*3*B^11*****Y~
Facility Type
Code
ƒ UM04-1 is required. If not included, we will reject the
(Place of Service Code from Code
278 Request.*
Source 237. See the 278 IG for
information about the Code Source) ƒ If the Place of Service Code in UM04-1 does not
correlate with UM03 (Type of Service Code), we will
reject the 278 Request.*
UM04-2
B
UM04-1
Facility Code
Qualifier
UM05
Place of Service Code from
Code Source 237 (See the
278 IG for information about
the Code Source)
See 278 IG
UM05 is required if the admitting or principle diagnosis
is accident related on the subscriber or dependent loop
for all request types.
See 278 IG
ƒ Enter 03 (Emergency) or U (Urgent) only if the
patient condition warrants a life endangerment situation and need for immediate treatment.
Related
Causes
Information
UM06
Level of
Service Code
UM04-2 is required. If not included, we will reject the
278 Request.*
ƒ We cannot process 03 or U for Specialty Care
Review.
ƒ If UM06 is not included, we recognize the service as
elective.
ƒ If more than one provider loop is submitted as in the
case for Inpatient Services, UM06 must have the
same value in both loops.
ƒ If the value for UM06 is different in multiple UM
segments, we will reject the 278 Request.*
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
See 278 IG
If 2000F, UM02 (Certification Type Code) equals
1, 2, 3, 4, or S (Updates) REF01 is required.
See 278 IG
If 2000F, UM02 (Certification Type Code) equals
1, 2, 3, 4, or S (Updates) REF02 is required.
(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
REF
REF01
Previous Certification
Identification
Reference
Identification Qualifier
278 IG Page 150
REF02
Previous Certification
Identifier
DTP
For Specialty Care Review, this segment is required.
Service Date
DTP03
278 IG Page 152
Proposed or Actual
Service Date
DTP
For Admission Review, this segment is required.
Admission Date
DTP01
278 IG Page 154
See 278 IG
See 278 IG
If not sent for Admission Review, we will reject the
278 Request.*
D8
We recommend using D8 (indicating one date)
rather than RD8 (indicating a date range). If a
date range is used, we assume the earliest date is
the Admission Date.
Date Time Qualifier
DTP02
Date Time Period
Format Qualifier
DTP03
Date Expressed
in Format
CCYYMMDD
See 278 IG
Proposed or Actual
Admission Date
DTP
If the date is not within twelve months of the
current date, we will reject the 278 Request.*
If the date is not within twelve (months of the
current date, we will reject the 278 Request.*
For Admission Review, this segment is recommended if known by requester.
Discharge Date
278 IG Page 156
DTP
Surgery Date
ƒ For Admission Review, include this segment if the surgery date is different from the admission date, denoting the need for a preop day.
ƒ For Specialty Care Review, this segment is not used.
278 IG Page 157
HI
Procedures
278 IG Page 159
ƒ We recommend not using this segment for Specialty Care Review. We do not review procedures for referral requests. If procedures need a for coverage determination, then a Health
Services Review needs to be requested in lieu of a Specialty Care Review.
ƒ We highly recommend submitting procedures with procedure dates for all Outpatient Service
Requests. If not sent, we may reject the 278 Request.
ƒ We consider the first procedure code as primary and all others as secondary.
ƒ Requests for surgical services, whether inpatient or outpatient, need to include procedures and
procedure dates.
HI01-1
BO
Code List Qualifier
Code
BQ
HI02 through HI12
Health Care
Financing
Administration
Common
Procedural
Coding System
International
Classification of
diseases Clinical
Modification
(ICD-9-CM)
Procedures
These data elements are for additional procedures. Use as appropriate.
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
278 Request
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Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
HSD
HSD01
Admission Review:
Health Care
Services Delivery
Quantity Qualifier
DY
Days
Outpatient Review:
278 IG Page 175
See 278 IG
Specialty Care Review:
VS
Visits
HSD02
Admission Review:
Service Unit Count
(Anticipated quantity of
inpatient days)
For Admission Review, if the value for HSD01
equals anything other than DY, we will reject
the 278 Request.*
For Health Services Review, any of the qualifiers may be used.
For Specialty Care Review if the value for
HSD01 equals anything other than VS, we will
reject the 278 Request.*
Specialty Care Review:
(Anticipated quantity of
visits)
HSD03 – HSD08
CRC
We do not use these data elements.
For Admission Review, this segment is required if UM01 equals AR (Admission Review).
Patient Condition
Information
278 IG Page 180
CR1
This segment is used only for Health Services Review for an Ambulance Request.
Ambulance
Transport
Information
278 IG Page 191
CR2
We do not use this segment.
Spinal
Manipulation
Service
Information
278 IG Page 194
CR5
We use this segment only for Health Services Review for Oxygen Services.
Oxygen Therapy
Information
278 IG Page 200
CR6
We use this segment only for Health Services Review for home health care.
Home Health Care
Information
278 IG Page 205
* For Reject Reason Codes, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of
this Companion Document.
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(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
278 Request
This chart includes data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Format all alpha characters as UPPERCASE.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
PWK
Additional
Service
Information
When documentation is necessary to support a 278 Request, identify the documentation using this
segment. You should mail or fax the actual supporting documentation.
Information about contracts and services that require authorizations is available at www.anthem.com.
Once on the site, select "Providers," then "Virginia," then “Answers@Anthem,” then “Specialty Care/
Health Services.”
278 IG Addenda
PWK01
See 278 IG
Page 99
Attachment Report
Type
PWK02
Use the values indicated in the IG to identify the type of
attachment.
Codes used by Anthem
Attachment Report include:
Type Code
AA Available on
Request at
Provider Site
Email for supporting documentation is not available at this
time.
BM By Mail
If you send supporting documentation by mail or facsimile,
include a cover sheet listing the office contact name, phone
number, fax number, policy number, patient name, date of
service, provider number, and attachment control number.
FX
By Fax
Illegible information will delay the 278 Response.
VO
Voice
For Medical, Surgical, and Maternity Claims:
Mailing Address:
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Medical Management
Mail Drop VA-44A
P. O. Box 85638
Richmond, Va. 23286
Phone Number:
(800) 242-7277
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday
Fax Number:
(804) 354-2578
For Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services:
MSG
MSG01
Message Text
Free-Form Message
Text
See 278 IG
Mailing Address:
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Behavioral Healthcare
Mail Drop VA-43M
2221 Edward Holland Drive
Richmond, Va. 23230
Phone Number:
(800) 991-6095
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday
Fax Number:
(804) 354-2536 or (800) 876-6310
If you send this segment, do not include characters used as
delimiters. For example, if the pipe (|) is a subelement separator, do not use it in Free-Form Message text.
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Chapter 7B: 278 Health Care Services Request for Review and Response
7.3 278 Response to Request for Review
Payers send the ANSI ASC X12 278 Response in response to the 278 Request for Review.
This section provides information for trading partners who receive the 278 Response from Anthem.
We do not process 997 Functional Acknowledgments that trading partners submit to Anthem.
The 278 Response includes the following levels:
„
„
The Header contains transaction control information.
The Detail contains information for the transaction’s business function and includes the following levels:
−
Loop 2000A—Utilization Management Organization (UMO)
−
Loop 2000B—Requester
−
Loop 2000C—Subscriber
−
Loop 2000D—Dependent
−
Loop 2000E—Service Provider
−
Loop 2000F—Service
7.3.1
278 Response Header
The 276/277 IG explains the 278 Header. No specific information
is required from Anthem. Please follow the instructions in the
278 IG.
7.3.2
278 Response
Utilization Management
(UMO) Level
Loop 2000A
Loop 2000A, Utilization Management Organization (UMO), identifies Anthem as the UMO.
7.3.3
Disclaimer
For participating providers:
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No specific information is required from Anthem. Please follow
the instructions in the 278 IG.
Services subject to the FBPA (1999 Fair Business Practice Act –
VA HB 2213) will be covered as long as the member’s Anthem
coverage is active when the services are rendered, another payer
is not responsible for payment of the claim and the information
provided concerning the proposed treatment is accurate. Policy
deductibles and co-payments always apply before final payment
can be made, and prior services received by a member but not
filed with the plan may affect our payment. Services not subject
to FBPA are covered and paid based upon the terms of the
member’s health care policy.
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7.3.4
278 Response
Requester Level
Loop 2000B
Loop 2000B, Requester Level, identifies who sent the 278
Request and should receive the response.
2000B AAA (Requester Address Validation) is the only segment
in this loop that requires specific information for Anthem. All
others are either not used by Anthem or contain the values from
the corresponding 278 Request.
278 Loop 2000B—Requester Level
278 Response
This chart includes only segments and data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
Loop 2010B—Requester Name
NM1
NM108
Requester Name
Identification Code
Qualifier
278 IG Page 236
AAA
Requester Address
Validation
278 IG Page 241
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NPI Compliant:
XX National Provider
Identifier (NPI)
NPI Exempt:
24 Employer’s
Identification
Number
34 Social Security
Number
46 Electronic
Transmitter
Identification
Number (ETIN)
NM109
NPI Compliant: (NPI)
Requester Identifier
NPI Exempt:
ƒ If NM108 = 24:
(Employer’s
Identification
Number)
ƒ If NM108 = 34:
(Social Security
Number)
ƒ If NM108 = 46:
(Electronic
Transmitter
Identification
Number)
ƒ Most trading partners enter XX.
ƒ Examples of NPI exemptions include taxi
services, home modifications, vehicle
modifications, insect control, and respite
services.
This AAA segment identifies reject reason codes related to specific errors in the 278 Request,
Loop 2010B (Requester Name).
To relate the error codes to specific segments and data elements, see the 278 Response
AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of this Companion
Document.
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7.3.5
278 Response
Subscriber Level
Loop 2000C
Loop 2000C, Subscriber Level, identifies the subscriber, who may
or may not be the patient.
2000C AAA (Requester Address Validation) and 2010CA AAA
(Subscriber Request Validation) are the only segments in this
loop that require specific information for Anthem. All others are
either not used by Anthem or contain the values from the corresponding 278 Request.
278 Subscriber Level (2000C)
278 Response
This chart includes only segments and data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Segment
Definitions and Notes
Loop 2000C—Subscriber Level
AAA
Requester Address
Validation
278 IG Page 247
This AAA segment identifies reject reason codes for specific errors in the 278 Request, Loop
2000C (Subscriber Level).
To relate the error codes to specific segments and data elements, see the 278 Response
AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart at the end of this Companion
Document.
Loop 2010CA—Subscriber Name
AAA
Subscriber Request
Validation
This AAA segment identifies reject reason codes related to specific errors in the 278 Request,
Loop 2010CA (Subscriber Name).
For error code information, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject
Reason Code Chart at the end of this Companion Document.
278 Addenda Page 134
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7.3.6
278 Response
Dependent Level
Loop 2000D
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Loop 2000D, Dependent Level, is required on the 278 Request if
the subscriber is not the patient. If you send this loop in the 278
Request, we will return it on the 278 Response.
2000D AAA (Dependent Request Validation) and 2010DA AAA
(Subscriber Request Validation) are the only segments in this loop
that require specific information for Anthem. All others are either
not used by Anthem or contain the values from the corresponding
278 Request.
Loop 2000D—Dependent Level
278 Response
This chart includes only segments and data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Segment
Definitions and Notes
Loop 2000D—Dependent Level
AAA
Dependent Request
Validation
This AAA segment identifies reject reason codes related to specific errors in the 278 Request, Loop
2010D (Dependent Level).
For error code information, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason
Code Chart at the end of this Companion Document.
278 IG Page 273
Loop 2010DA—Dependent Name
AAA
Dependent Request
Validation
278 Addenda
Page 174
This AAA segment identifies reject reason codes related to specific errors in the 278 Request, Loop
2010DA (Dependent Level).
For error code information, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason
Code Chart at the end of this Companion Document.
7.3.7
278 Response
Service Provider Level
Loop 2000E
Loop 2000E, Service Provider Level, identifies the service provider
as sent on the 278 Request. The 278 Response will contain the
same loops as sent on the 278 Request.
The 2010E AAA (Service Provider Request Validation) is the only
segment in this loop that requires specific information for Anthem.
All others are either not used by Anthem or contain the values
from the corresponding 278 Request.
Loop 2000E—Service Provider Level
278 Response
This chart includes only segments and data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
Loop 2010E—Service Provider Name
NM1
Service Provider
Name
278 IG Page 303
NM108
NPI Compliant:
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Identification Code XX
Qualifier
NPI Exempt:
24 Employer’s Identification Number
34 Social Security Number
46 Electronic Transmitter Identification
Number (ETIN)
NM109
NPI Compliant: (NPI)
ƒ Most trading partners enter XX.
ƒ Examples of NPI exemptions
include taxi services, home
modifications, vehicle modifications, insect control, and
respite services.
Service Provider
Identifier
AAA
Service Provider
Request Validation
278 IG Page 314
NPI Exempt:
ƒ If NM108 = 24: (Employer’s Identification
Number)
ƒ If NM108 = 34: (Social Security Number)
ƒ If NM108 = 46: (Electronic Transmitter
Identification Number)
This AAA segment identifies reject reason codes related to specific errors in the 278 Request, Loop
2010E (Service Provider Level).
For error code information, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason
Code Chart at the end of this Companion Document.
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7.3.8
278 Response
Service Level
Loop 2000F
Loop 2000F, Service Level, identifies the health care services
requested.
The following chart that follows explains the Service Level data
elements that require specific information for Anthem.
Loop 2000F—Service Level
278 Response
This chart includes only segments and data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Loop 2000F—Service Level
Segment
Data Element
AAA
Service Request Validation
This AAA segment identifies reject reason codes related to specific errors in the 278 Request,
Loop 2010F (Service Level).
278 IG Page 323
For error code information, see the 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject
Reason Code Chart at the end of this Companion Document.
HCR
HCR01
Health Care Services
Review
Certification Action Code
278 IG Page 331
HCR03
Value
Definitions and Notes
Codes used by Anthem
include:
A1
Certified in total
A3
Not Certified
A6
Modified – Will represent Partial Certified/Partial Not
Certified
CT
Contact Payer
See 276 IG
This data element is included if
HCR01 equals A3 (Not Certified).
Reject Reason Code
DTP
ƒ When applicable, the approved surgery date will display on the HI (Procedures) segment.
Surgery Date
ƒ For Specialty Care Review, this segment is not used by Anthem.
278 IG Page 341
HI
HI01-1
Procedures
Code List Qualifier Code
Codes used by Anthem
include:
BO
Health Care Financing
Administration
Common Procedural
Coding System
BQ
International Classification of diseases
Clinical Modification
(ICD-9-CM)
Procedures
278 IG Page 346
HI01-2
See 276 IG
Procedure Code
ƒ This data element includes the
same value found on the 278
Request.
ƒ For Specialty Care Review, if
procedures are sent in on the
278 Request, HCR01 (Certification Action Code) equals CT
(Contact Payer).
HI01-3
See 276 IG
Date Time Period Format
Qualifier
HI01-4
See 276 IG
Date Time Period
HI01-6
For Outpatient Review, these
data elements indicate a date
range to indicate the time period
for certified, not certified, or
modified.
See 276 IG
Procedure Quantity
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(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
278 Response
This chart includes only segments and data elements requiring specific information for Anthem.
Segment
Data Element
Value
Definitions and Notes
(Continued) Loop 2000F—Service Level
HSD
HSD01
Admission Review:
Health Care Services Quantity Qualifier
Delivery
DY
Days
Outpatient Review:
For Outpatient Review:
278 IG Page 362
See 278 IG
The value is based on the type of 278
Request.
Specialty Care Review:
VS
Visits
HSD02
Admission Review:
Service Unit Count
(Total inpatient days certified or
not certified)
Outpatient Review:
(Total units certified or not
certified)
Specialty Care Review:
(Quantity of total visits)
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Chapter 7B: 278 Health Care Services Request for Review and Response
278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject
Reason Code Chart
The 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) segments are in all 278 Response loops. When 278
Requests are rejected, these AAA segments provide reason codes. The following chart lists error
descriptions and Reject Reason Codes for specific 278 Request segments and data elements. This
chart is in the same sequential order as the 278 Request.
278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart
If the 278 Request Values are in Error as Follows:
Segment
Data Element
278 Request Error Description
then, the 278 Response will reject the
request, and the loop corresponding
with the loop with the 278 Request
error will include the following AAA03
(Reject Reason Code):
Loop 2010B—Requester Name
For Specialty Care Review, if
NM101 equals FA (Facility),
(Go to next column.)
41 (Authorization/Access Restrictions)
If NM103 is not included,
(Go to next column.)
44 (Invalid/Missing Provider Name)
If NM101 equals 1P and NM104 is
not included,
(Go to next column.)
44 (Invalid/Missing Provider Name)
If does not equal 24,
(Go to next column.)
43 (Invalid/ Missing Provider Identification)
For Specialty Care Review, if the
Employer’s Identification Number in
REF02 does not belong to the
patient’s primary care physician,
(Go to next column.)
49 (Provider is not Primary Care Physician)
If N301 is not included,
(Go to next column.)
97 (Invalid/Missing Provider Address)
N401
If N401 is not included,
Requester
Requester City Name (Go to next column.)
City/State/Zip
N402
If N402 is not included,
Code
(Go to next column.)
Requester State or
Province Code
278 IG
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97 (Invalid/Missing Provider Address)
NM1
NM101
Requester
Name
Entity Identifier
Code
278 IG
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NM103
Requester Last or
Organization Name
NM104
Requester First
Name
NM108
Identification Code
Qualifier
REF
REF02
Requester
Supplemental
Identification
Requester
Supplemental
Identifier
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N3
N301
Requester
Address
Requester Address
Line
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N4
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(Continued) 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart
If the 278 Request Values are in Error as Follows:
Segment
Data Element
278 Request Error Description
then, the 278 Response will reject the
request, and the loop corresponding
with the loop with the 278 Request
error will include the following AAA03
(Reject Reason Code):
(Continued) Loop 2010B—Requester Name
PER
PER02
Requester
Contact
Information
Requester Contact
Name
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Communication
Number Qualifier
PER03
PER04
Requester Contact
Communication
Number
If PER02 is not included,
(Go to next column.)
43 (Invalid/Missing Provider Identification)
If PER03 is not included or includes
less than 10 digits,
(Go to next column.)
46 (Invalid/Missing Provider Phone Number)
If PER04 is not included or includes
less than 10 digits,
(Go to next column.)
46 (Invalid/Missing Provider Phone Number)
If this segment is not included,
(Go to next column.)
15 (Required Application Data Missing)
If NM109 is not included,
(Go to next column.)
75 (Subscriber/Insured Not Found)
If the patient is not eligible,
(Go to next column.)
95 (Patient Not Eligible)
If the value has less than nine
characters,
(Go to next column.)
72 (Invalid/Missing Subscriber/Insured ID)
If the value has more than fourteen
characters,
(Go to next column.)
72 (Invalid/Missing Subscriber/Insured ID)
If the diagnosis is related to an auto
accident and this segment is not
included,
(Go to next column.)
15 (Required Application Data Missing)
Loop 2000C—Subscriber Level
DTP
Accident Date
278 IG
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Loop 2010CA—Subscriber Name
NM1
NM109
Subscriber
Name
Subscriber Primary
Identifier
278 IG
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Loop 2000D—Dependent Level
DTP
DTP01
Accident Date
Date/Time Qualifier
278 IG
Page 98
DTP02
Date Time Period
Format Qualifier
DTP03
Accident Date
HI
Dependent
Diagnosis
278 IG
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If this segment is not included,
Diagnosis Type Code (Go to next column.)
HI01-1
15 (Required Application Data Missing)
HI12-2
Diagnosis Code
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(Continued) 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart
If the 278 Request Values are in Error as Follows:
Segment
Data Element
278 Request Error Description
then, the 278 Response will reject the
request, and the loop corresponding with
the loop with the 278 Request error will
include the following AAA03 (Reject
Reason Code):
Loop 2010DA—Dependent Name
NM1
NM103
Dependent
Name
Dependent Last
Name
278 IG
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NM104
Dependent First
Name
If the patient is not the subscriber
and NM103 is not included,
(Go to next column.)
15 (Required Application Data Missing)
If the patient is not the
subscriber and:
NM104 is not included,
(Go to next column.)
65 (Invalid/Missing Patient Name)
The dependent is not found,
(Go to next column.)
77 (Subscriber Found, Patient Not Found)
There is more than one match,
(Go to next column.)
77 (Subscriber Found, Patient Not Found)
The dependent is not eligible,
(Go to next column.)
95 (Patient Not Eligible)
Loop 2000E—Service Provider Level
All applicable segments and data
elements
For Admission Review, if the 278
Request includes more than one
servicing facility and one servicing
provider for a patient event,
(Go to next column.)
04 (Authorized Quantity Exceeded)
For Specialty Care Review, if the
278 Request includes more than one
servicing provider for a patient
event,
(Go to next column.)
All Segments and Data Elements
within 2000E
For Admission Review:
04 (Authorized Quantity Exceeded)
ƒ We require two 2000E loops, one
to identify the facility and one to
identify the admitting physician. If
more than one of each loop is
submitted,
(Go to next column.)
ƒ We can accept only one servicing
facility and one servicing provider
for a patient event. If more than
one of each is submitted,
(Go to next column.)
For Outpatient Review, if the 278
Request does not include a facility
provider, we will accept only one
servicing provider. If more than one
is submitted, (Go to next column.)
For Specialty Care Review, We
can accept only one servicing
provider for a patient event. If more
than one of each is submitted,
(Go to next column.)
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(Continued) 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart
If the 278 Request Values are in Error as Follows:
Segment
Data Element
278 Request Error Description
then, the 278 Response will reject the
request, and the loop corresponding with
the loop with the 278 Request error will
include the following AAA03 (Reject
Reason Code):
Loop 2010E—Service Provider Name
NM1
NM101
Service
Provider Name
Entity Identifier
Code
For Admission Review, if there
are not two occurrences of 2000E
(Service Provider Level) as follows:
33 (Input Errors)
ƒ One occurrence includes NM101
equaling 1T (Physician, Clinic, or
Group Practice) or SJ (Service
Provider) and
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ƒ One occurrence includes NM101
equaling FA (Facility).
(Go to next column.)
If NM103 is not included,
(Go to next column.)
Service Provider
Last or Organization
Name
15 (Required Application Data Missing)
N3
N301
Service Provider
Address Line
If N301 is not included,
(Go to next column.)
97 (Invalid/Missing Provider Address)
Service
Provider
Address
If N401 is not included,
(Go to next column.)
97 (Invalid/Missing Provider Address)
If N402 is not included,
(Go to next column.)
47 (Invalid/Missing Provider State)
33 (Input Errors)
NM103
278 IG
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N4
N401
Service
Provider
City/State/Zip
Code
Service Provider
City Name
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N402
Service Provider
State or Province
Code
Loop 2000F—Service Level
UM
UM01
For Admission Review if either:
Health Care
Services
Review
Information
Request Category
Code
ƒ AR (Admission Review) is not
used to identify services by a
facility, or
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ƒ HS (Health Services Review) is
not used to identify services
rendered by a physician
(specialist),
(Go to next column.)
For Specialty Care Review, if
2010 (Requester Name) NM101
(Entity Identifier Code) equals FA
(Facility),
(Go to next column.)
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(Continued) 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart
If the 278 Request Values are in Error as Follows:
then, the 278 Response will reject the
request, and the loop corresponding with
the loop with the 278 Request error will
include the following AAA03 (Reject
Reason Code):
Segment
Data Element
278 Request Error Description
(Continued)
UM02
33 (Input Errors)
UM
Certification Type
Code
For Admission Review, if UM02
equals R (Renewal), (Go to next
column.)
For Specialty Care Review, if
UM02 equals either:
ƒ R (Renewal),
ƒ 1 (Appeal-Immediate), or
ƒ 2 (Appeal-Standard),
(Go to next column.)
33 (Input Errors)
For Admission Review:
ƒ If UM03 equals a value other
than one of the following:
1
Medical Care
2
Surgical
48
Hospital-Inpatient
69
Maternity
70
Transplants
99
Professional (Physician)
Visit-Inpatient
A1
Professional (Physician)
Visit-Nursing Home
A2
Professional (Physician)
Visit-Skilled Nursing Facility
A7
Psychiatric-Inpatient
AB
Rehabilitation-Inpatient
AI
Substance Abuse
BB
Partial Hospitalization
33 (Input Errors)
Health Care
Services
Review
Information
278 IG
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UM03
Service Type Code
(Go to next column.)
ƒ If one UM03 (Service Type Code)
is not included with either the
Health Services Review transaction (UM01 equals HS) or the
Admission Review transaction,
(Go to next column.)
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than one service type is included in
the transaction,
(Go to next column.)
04 (Authorized Quantity Exceeded)
For Outpatient Review:
If UM03 equals a value other than
one of the following:
1
Medical Care
2
Surgical
4
Diagnostic X-Ray
5
Diagnostic Lab
6
Radiation Therapy
7
Anesthesia
8
Surgical Assistant
12 Durable Medical Equipment
Purchase
14 Renal Supplies in the Home
15 Alternate Method Dialysis
16 Chronic Renal Disease (CRD)
Equipment
17 Pre-Admission Testing
33 (Input Errors)
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If the 278 Request Values are in Error as Follows:
Segment
Data Element
278 Request Error Description
(Continued)
(Continued)
(Continued)
UM
UM03
Health Care
Services
Review
Information
Service Type Code
For Outpatient Review:
If UM03 equals a value other than
one of the following:
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20
21
23
24
25
26
27
28
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
42
44
45
46
50
51
52
53
54
56
57
58
59
61
62
63
64
65
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
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then, the 278 Response will reject the
request, and the loop corresponding with
the loop with the 278 Request error will
include the following AAA03 (Reject
Reason Code):
33 (Input Errors)
Durable Medical Equipment
Rental
Second Surgical Opinion
Third Surgical Opinion
Diagnostic Dental
Periodontics
Restorative
Endodontics
Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Adjunctive Dental Services
Chiropractic
Chiropractic Office Visits
Dental Care
Dental Crowns
Dental Accident
Orthodontics
Prosthodontics
Oral Surgery
Home Health Care
Home Health Visits
Hospice
Respite Care
Hospital - Outpatient
Hospital – Emergency Accident
Hospital – Emergency Medical
Hospital – Ambulatory Surgical
Long Term Care
Medically Related
Transportation
Air Transportation
Cabulance
Licensed Ambulance
In-vitro Fertilization
MRI/CAT Scan
Donor Procedures
Acupuncture
Newborn Care
Smoking Cessation
Well Baby Care
Maternity
Transplants
Audiology Exam
Inhalation Therapy
Diagnostic Medical
Private Duty Nursing
Prosthetic Device
Dialysis
Otological Exam
Chemotherapy
Allergy Testing
Immunizations
Family Planning
Infertility
Abortion
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If the 278 Request Values are in Error as Follows:
Segment
Data Element
278 Request Error Description
(Continued)
(Continued)
(Continued)
UM
UM03
For Outpatient Review:
Health Care
Services
Review
Information
Service Type Code
If UM03 equals a value other than
one of the following:
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93
94
95
98
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A6
A8
A9
AC
AD
AE
AF
AG
AI
A8
A9
AC
AD
AE
AF
AG
AI
AJ
AK
AL
AR
BC
BD
BE
BF
BG
BS
33 (Input Errors)
AIDS
Podiatry
Podiatry-Office Visits
Podiatry - Nursing Home Visits
Professional (Physician) VisitOffice
Professional (Physician) Visit Outpatient
Professional (Physician) VisitNursing Home
Professional (Physician) VisitSkilled Nursing Facility
Professional (Physician) Visit Home
Psychiatric
Psychotherapy
Psychiatric - Outpatient
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation - Outpatient
Occupational Therapy
Physical Medicine
Speech Therapy
Skilled Nursing Care
Substance Abuse
Psychiatric - Outpatient
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation - Outpatient
Occupational Therapy
Physical Medicine
Speech Therapy
Skilled Nursing Care
Substance Abuse
Alcoholism
Drug Addiction
Vision (Optometry)
Experimental Drug Therapy
Day Care (Psychiatric)
Cognitive Therapy
Massage Therapy
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Invasive Procedures
For Specialty Care Review:
If UM03 equals a value other than
one of the following:
1
2
3
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52
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then, the 278 Response will reject the
request, and the loop corresponding with
the loop with the 278 Request error will
include the following AAA03 (Reject
Reason Code):
33 (Input Errors)
Medical Care
Surgical
Consultation
Hospital-Emergency Accident
Hospital-Emergency Medical
Podiatry
Podiatry-Office Visits
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Companion Guide Part II
Chapter 7B: 278 Health Care Services Request for Review and Response
(Continued) 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart
If the 278 Request Values are in Error as Follows:
then, the 278 Response will reject the
request, and the loop corresponding with
the loop with the 278 Request error will
include the following AAA03 (Reject
Reason Code):
Segment
Data Element
278 Request Error Description
(Continued)
UM04-1
If UM04-1 is not included,
15 (Required Application Data Missing)
UM
Facility Type Code
If the Place of Service Code in
UM04-1 does not correlate with
UM03 (Type of Service Code),
(Go to next column.)
33 (Input Errors)
Health Care
Services
Review
Information
UM04-2
If UM04-1 is not included,
(Go to next column.)
15 (Required Application Data Missing)
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Facility Code
Qualifier
UM05
Related Causes
Information
UM
UM06
Health Care
Services
Review
Information
Level of Service
Code
If the admitting diagnosis is accident 15 (Required Application Data Missing)
related and UM05 is not included,
(Go to next column.)
If the value for UM06 is different in
multiple UM segments,
(Go to next column.)
33 (Input Errors)
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REF
Previous
Certification
Identification
REF02
If 2000F (Service Level) UM02
Previous Certification (Certification Type Code) equals I
(Initial) and this segment is
Identifier
included, and REF02 is included,
(Go to next column.)
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If 2000F (Service Level) UM02
(Certification Type Code) equals 1,
2, 3, 4, or S (Updates) and either:
T5 (Certification Information Missing)
33 (Input Errors)
ƒ REF02 is not included, or
ƒ Multiple copies of REF02 are sent,
(Go to next column.)
If 2000F (Service Level) UM02
(Certification Type Code) equals 3,
4, or S (Updates) and REF02 is not
included,
T5 (Certification Information Missing)
(Go to next column.)
DTP
DTP03
Service Date
Proposed or Actual
Service Date
If the date is not within twelve
months of the current date,
62 (Date of Service Not Within Allowable
Inquiry Period)
(Go to next column.)
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DTP
DTP01
Admission
Date
Date Time Qualifier
If UM01 (Request Category Code)
equals AR (Admission Review) and
DTP01 is not sent,
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DTP03
DTP
For Admission Review, or Outpatient Review, if a
surgery date is included in this segment and surgical
procedures (CPT code range 10021 - 69990 or ICD9 code
range 00-86.99) are not sent in 2000F HI, (Go to next
column.)
57 (Invalid/Missing Date[s] of Service)
(Go to next column.)
Surgery Date
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Proposed or Actual
Admission Date
IG Version 004010A1
(January 2009)
If the date is not within twelve
months of the current date,
62 (Date of Service Not Within Allowable
Inquiry Period)
(Go to next column.)
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15 (Required Application Data Missing)
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Companion Guide Part II
Chapter 7B: 278 Health Care Services Request for Review and Response
(Continued) 278 Response AAA (Request Validation) Reject Reason Code Chart
If the 278 Request Values are in Error as Follows:
then, the 278 Response will reject the
request, and the loop corresponding with
the loop with the 278 Request error will
include the following AAA03 (Reject
Reason Code):
Segment
Data Element
278 Request Error Description
HSD
HSD01
Health Care
Services
Delivery
Quantity Qualifier
ƒ If UM01 (Request Category Code) 33 (Input Errors)
equals AR (Admission Review)
and HSD01 equals anything other
than DY (Days),
(Go to next column.)
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IG Version 004010A1
(January 2009)
ƒ If UM01 (Request Category Code)
equals SC (Specialty Care
Review) and HSD01 equals
anything other than VS (Visits),
(Go to next column.)
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