Wiki Billing Private Room in L&D

RaeToll

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Hello, I would really truly appreciate any assistance in this scenario.
This is a facility claim for an inpatient L&D where the mother went into preterm labor. Private room charges were billed. In Box 39 of the UB04 there is a value code 01 with the amount that is typically charged for semi-private rooms.

My question is, if the carrier denies a portion of the claim stating "room charges are limited to semi-private room rates", does that imply the claim should have been paid at the rate listed in Box 39?

Also, if L&D does not have semi-private rooms in the unit, can we report value code 02 (Hospital has no semi-private rooms)?

Thank you so much for any help you can provide.
 
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