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Nursing Facility Billing Manual

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Nursing Facility

Nursing Facility Overview

The Nursing Facility program provides skilled and maintenance services to members meeting long-term care guidelines. Long-term guidelines are based on a member's functional needs assessment in several areas.

Providers should refer to the Code of Colorado Regulations, Program Rules (10 C.C.R. 2505-10), for specific information when providing nursing facility care. Refer to Section 8.

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Timely Filing

Refer to the General Provider Information Manual located on the Billing Manuals web page under the General Provider Information drop-down for more information on timely filing policy, including the resubmission rules for denied claims.

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Change of Ownership (CHOW) or Change in Tax Identification Number

Nursing facilities are required to notify the Nursing Facility Operations Specialist at HCPF_LTC_Facilities@state.co.us when there is a change of ownership or a change of tax ID number. Refer to the General Provider Information Manual located on the Billing Manuals web page under the General Provider Information drop-down menu for other CHOW requirements.

Refer to Department rule 10 C.C.R. 2505-10, section 8.443 for further CHOW requirements.

  • Notice must be given to the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing's (the Department) Nursing Facility Operations Specialist at least 45 days before the change is to occur.
  • The new owner is encouraged to obtain a new NPI.
  • New owner must have their own Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) billing number before they can bill Health First Colorado.

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Medicare Crossover Claims

When the member is dually eligible (both Medicare/Health First Colorado eligible, most claims for nursing facility services are automatically, electronically transferred from Medicare to Health First Colorado. This is known as a "crossover."

If a crossover claim does not appear on the Medical Assistance Program Remittance Advice (RA) within 30 days after the Medicare processing date, a provider must submit the crossover either electronically through the Provider Web Portal or on paper.

Nursing facility services are a Medicare Part A benefit if the member is discharged after a hospital stay of at least three days and qualifies for skilled nursing care as defined by Medicare. Some services for nursing facility residents may qualify for Medicare Part B coverage.

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Medicare Part A Crossover Claims

Medicare Part A reimburses the first through the 20th day of the Nursing Facility stay at 100% of the Medicare allowed rate. The 21st through the 100th day are subject to a coinsurance amount per day.

Health First Colorado uses the "lower of" pricing formula to process the coinsurance amount.

Please note the proper completion of the following UB-04 form locators (FL) when submitting a Medicare Part A paper-based crossover claim:

Form LocatorInstructions
39-41Value Codes/Amount - Enter the appropriate value code and related dollar amount that identifies Medicare Coinsurance and Medicare payment amount. A2 is the amount billed to Medicare Coinsurance, A3 is the amount Medicare paid
42Revenue Code - Enter appropriate revenue code.
44Rates - Enter Nursing Facility's Health First Colorado per diem rate.
50Payer Name - Enter Health First Colorado on the appropriate payer line.
51Health Plan ID - Enter the Nursing Facility's NPI number
60Insured's Unique ID - Enter the Member's Health First Colorado State ID number

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Medicare Part B Crossover Claims

Some dually eligible members do not qualify for comprehensive skilled nursing care as defined by Medicare but do quality for certain nursing facility ancillary services (e.g., physical therapy). Medicare Part B processes benefit ancillary services. Part B services are subject to the Medicare annual deductible and reimbursed at 80% by Medicare.

Note the proper completion of the following UB-04 form locators (FL) when submitting a Medicare Part B paper-based crossover claim:

Form LocatorInstructions
39-41Value Codes/Amount - Enter the appropriate value code and related dollar amount that identifies Medicare Coinsurance and Medicare payment amount. A2 is the amount billed to Medicare Coinsurance, A3 is the amount Medicare paid
42Revenue Code - Enter appropriate revenue code.
50Payer Name - Enter Health First Colorado on the appropriate payer line.
51Health Plan ID - Enter the Nursing Facility's NPI number
60Insured's Unique ID - Enter the Member's Health First Colorado State ID number

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General Member Eligibility Requirements

ULTC 100.2 and 5615 Forms

The Uniform Long-term Care (ULTC) 100.2 form must include medical information from the medical provider. Forms are filed by the SEP via the "Bridge" which directly interfaces with the Colorado interChange System. Access to the Bridge is accomplished via the Medicaid Enterprise User Provisioning System (MEUPS).

The nursing facility (or hospital) completes only the Initial Screening and Intake and Professional Medical Information portions and submits these two portions of the form to the Single-Entry Point (SEP). When the SEP completes the ULTC 100.2 and approves the care, a confirmation number is assigned and the approval is faxed to the nursing facility.

Approval of a ULTC 100.2 does not guarantee Health First Colorado payment and does not serve as a timely filing waiver. Authorization only assures that the approved service is a medical necessity and is considered a benefit of the Health First Colorado.

The County Income Maintenance Technician reviews and determines the financial eligibility of the member. The county updates CBMS with the member's financial information and sends the completed 5615 form to the nursing facility. The facility verifies member eligibility using the Online Portal and bills for dates of service.

All claims, including those for prior authorized services, must meet eligibility and claim submission requirements before payment can be made (e.g., timely filing, Primary Care Physician information completed appropriately, third party resources payment(s) pursued, required attachments included, etc.).

Prior to March 1, 2017, a Nursing Facility Prior Authorization was created by the ULTC 100.2 and the 5615 form. After March 1, 2017, this prior authorization was discontinued as the ULTC 100.2 and 5615 form information is systematically matched. However, the ULTC 100.2 and 5615 forms are still provided to the nursing facility. Additionally, the member's program aid code should be "MJ", indicating the applicable level of care.

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Member Liability Amount

The Member Liability Amount is payment made by the member for nursing facility care, after the personal needs allowance and other approved expenses are deducted from the member's income.

The County Income Maintenance Technician determines the member liability amount by identifying the personal needs allowance amount and other approved deductions. The 5615 form is used to communicate the calculated amount to the facility.

Refer to program rules for more details on the 5615 form, facility responsibilities and county responsibilities. Section 8.400-8.499.

When reporting the member liability amount for the entire month, the full member liability amount must be applied to the member's care at the beginning of each month as Health First Colorado is the payer of last resort.

How to calculate member liability amount for a partial month

  • Calculate the Health First Colorado amount by multiplying the number of days in the facility (excluding the date of discharge) times the per diem rate.
  • If the Health First Colorado amount exceeds the member liability amount, the partial month's member liability amount remains the same as the regular member liability amount.
  • If the member liability amount is more than the Health First Colorado amount, the partial month's member liability amount is considered the same as the Health First Colorado amount. The excess of the member liability amount over the partial month's member liability amount belongs to the member and, if it has already been paid to the facility, shall be refunded to the member.

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Medical and Non-Medical Leave Days

Medical Leave Days

Medical leave days are days that the member is absent from the nursing facility due to an inpatient hospital stay or admittance to another institution (e.g., skilled bed payable by Medicare). Medical leave days must be ordered by a physician and documented in the member's medical record. Medical leave days must be tracked on the facility's daily census report.

Nursing facility medical leave days are not a Health First Colorado benefit.

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Non-Medical Leave Days

Non-medical leave days are leave days from the nursing facility for non-medical reasons (e.g., visits to the homes of family or friends or absences for therapeutic and/or rehabilitative reasons.) The attending physician must approve the leave and certify that the leave is not contrary to the member's plan of care. Approval must be documented in the member's medical record. Non-medical leave days must be tracked on the facility's daily census report.

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Excessive Non-Medical Leave Days

Health First Colorado pays for a total of 42 non-medical leave days per calendar year. With physician approval, members may pay for room reservations in excess of the combined total of 42 non-medical leave days per calendar year. Approval must be documented in the member's medical record. Non-medical leave days must be tracked on the facility's daily census report.

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Revenue Coding

The following tables identify the only valid revenue codes for billing nursing facility services to Health First Colorado. Claims submitted with revenue codes that are not listed below will be denied.

Type of Bill Codes

Type of Bill (TOB) code is based on the type of provider account established within the MMIS interChange system. Use the following information to determine which TOB code to use when billing inpatient, Medicare Part B and outpatient claims.

For nursing facilities - provider type 20

Specialty CodeType of Bill
382 - Hospital Backup Unit (HBU)21x, 22x, 23x
392 - Nursing Facility Regular (NF/SNF)
392 - Nursing Facility Regular (QMB Only)
396 - SNF Swing Bed28x, 22x, 23x

 

For intermediate care facilities - provider type 21

Specialty CodeType of Bill
383 - ICF Level I - Privately owned65x, 22x, 23x
394 - ICF Level II - State owned66x, 22x, 23x

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Nursing Facility Revenue Codes

Revenue CodeDescription
0119Private Room * (valid with TOB 21x, 28x, 65x, 66x)
0129Semi-Private Room (valid with TOB 21x, 28, 65x, 66x)
0182Non-Medical Leave Days (member convenience)
0183Non-Medical Leave Days (therapeutic)
0185Medical Leave Days (Hospitalization)
042XPhysical Therapy
043XOccupational Therapy
044XSpeech Therapy

* Health First Colorado reimburses the facility for a member in a private room at the semi-private per diem rate. There is no additional reimbursement for a member in a private room.

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Post Eligibility Treatment of Income/Incurred Medical Expenses (PETI/IME)

In addition to the above codes, seven (7) state-specific revenue codes for PETI/IME can be billed on nursing facility claims. PETI/IME services include services that are medically necessary but are not covered by Health First Colorado (e.g., hearing aids, eyeglasses).

PETI/IME services can only be billed on claims that have an accommodation line item revenue code and a member liability amount greater than zero.

As of March 1, 2017, all PETI/IME services must be prior authorized (PA) by the Department.
All PETI/IME services must be submitted through the Online Portal for Department review and determination. All required documents must be attached to the request. A PA confirmation number is provided for tracking the status of the request. Once PA is approved by the Department, the provider can bill the PETI/IME service on the next claim containing a member liability amount greater than zero.

Refer to the Prior Authorization - PETI/IME section below for further information.

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PETI/IME Revenue Codes

Revenue CodeDescription
0259Non-covered Prescription Drugs
0479Hearing and Ear Care
0949Acupuncture
0962Vision and Eye Care
0969Dental Services *
0982Other Outpatient Services
0999Health Insurance Premiums and Other Approved Services

*Dental Services only applicable after the $1,000 State Benefit has been exhausted or Health First Colorado has denied the service.

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UB-04 Paper Claim Reference Table

The information in the following table provides instructions for completing form locators (FL) as they appear on the paper UB-04 claim form. Instructions for completing the UB-04 claim form are based on the current National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) UB-04 Reference Manual. Unless otherwise noted, all data form locators on the UB-04 have the same attributes (specifications) for Health First Colorado as those indicated in the NUBC UB-04 Reference Manual.

All code values listed in the NUBC UB-04 Reference Manual for each form locator may not be used for submitting paper claims to Health First Colorado. The appropriate code values listed in this manual must be used when billing Health First Colorado.

The UB-04 Certification document must be completed and attached to all claims submitted on the paper UB-04. Completed UB-04 paper Health First Colorado claims, including hardcopy Medicare claims, should be mailed to the correct fiscal agent address listed in Appendix A located on the Billing Manuals web page under the Appendices drop-down.

Do not submit "continuation" claims. Each claim form has a set number of billing lines available for completion. Do not crowd more lines on the form.

Billing lines in excess of the designated number are not processed or acknowledged. Claims with more than one page may be submitted through the Provider Web Portal.

Bill with a date span (From and To dates of service) only if the service was provided every consecutive day within the span. The From and To dates must be in the same month.

The Paper Claim Reference Table below lists the required, optional and/or conditional form locators for submitting the paper UB-04 claim form to Health First Colorado for nursing facility services.

Form Locator and LabelsCompletion FormatInstructions
1. Billing Provider Name, Address, Telephone NumberText

Required
Enter the provider or agency name and complete mailing address of the provider who is billing for the services:

  • Street
  • City
  • State
  • Zip Code

Abbreviate the state using standard post office abbreviations. Enter the telephone number.

2. Pay-to Name, Address, City, StateText

Required only if different from FL 1.
Enter the provider or agency name and complete mailing address of the provider who will receive payment for the services:

  • Street/Post Office box City
  • State Zip Code
  • Abbreviate the state using standard post office abbreviations. Enter the telephone number.
3a. Patient Control NumberUp to 20 characters: Letters, numbers or hyphensOptional
Enter information that identifies the member or claim in the provider's billing system. Submitted information appears on the Remittance Advice (RA).
3b. Medical Record Number17 digitsOptional
Enter the number assigned to the member to assist in retrieval of medical records.
4. Type of Bill3 digitsRequired
Note:
NF/SNF, HBU, QMB Only facilities use: 21x, 22x, 23x
Swing Bed facilities use: 28x, 22x, 23x
Private ICFs use: 65x, 22x, 23x
State ICFs use: 66x, 22x, 23x

First two digits, use
21 for SNF Inpatient (IP) includes Medicare A
22* for SNF Inpatient (OP) Medicare B only
23 for SNF Outpatient (OP)
28 for SNF Swing Bed (IP)
65 for ICF Level I (IP) - Privately owned 66 for ICF Level II (IP) - State owned

Third digit must be one of the following:
Frequency
1 - Admit thru Discharge Claim
2 - Interim - First Claim
3 - Interim - Continuing Claim
4 - Interim - Last Claim
7 - Adjust
8 - Void

Revenue Codes 0129 and 0119 should be billed under 21x, 28x, 65x or 66x.

*22 should only be used for Medicare Part B claims after Medicare Part A has been exhausted.
5. Federal Tax NumberNoneSubmitted information is not entered into the claim processing system.
6. Statement covers period From/ThroughFrom:6 digits MMDDYY
Through: 6 digits MMDDYY
Required

"From" date is the actual start date of services.

"From" date cannot be prior to the start date reported on the initial prior authorization, if applicable, or is the first date of an interim bill.

"Through" date is the actual discharge date, or final date of an interim bill.

"From" and "Through" dates cannot exceed a calendar month (e.g., bill 01/15/18 thru 01/31/18 and 02/01/18 thru 02/15/18, not 01/15/18 thru 02/15/18).

The end date of one eligibility period and the begin date of the following eligibility period cannot be billed on the same claim.

If the member is admitted and discharged on the same date, that date appears in both form locators.
8a. Patient IdentifierTextRequired

Enter the Health First Colorado ID number for the member.
8b. Patient NameUp to 25 characters, letters and spacesRequired
Enter the member's last name, first name and middle initial.
9a. Patient Address - StreetCharacters Letters and numbersRequired
Enter the member's street/post office box as determined at the time of admission.
9b. Patient Address - CityTextRequired
Enter the member's city as determined at the time of admission.
9c. Patient Address - StateTextRequired
Enter the member's state as determined at the time of admission.
9d. Patient Address - ZIPDigitsRequired
Enter the member's zip code as determined at the time of admission.
9e. Patient Address - Country CodeDigitsOptional
10. Birthdate8 digits (MMDDCCYY)Required
Enter the member's birthdate using two digits for the month, two digits for the date, and four digits for the year (MMDDCCYY format). Example: 01012010 for January 1, 2010.
11. Patient Sex1 letterRequired
Enter an M (male) or F (female) to indicate the member's sex.
12. Admission Date6 digitsRequired
Enter the date the member was admitted to the nursing facility using MMDDYY format.
13. Admission Hour6 digits

Optional

CodeTime
0012:00-12:59 am
011:00-1:59 am
022:00-2:59 am
033:00-3:59 am
044:00-4:59 am
055:00-5:59 am
066:00-6:59 am
077:00-7:59 am
088:00-8:59 am
099:00-9:59 am
1010:00-10:59 am
1111:00-11:59 am
1212:00-12:59 pm
131:00-1:59 pm
142:00-2:59 pm
153:00-3:59 pm
164:00-4:59 pm
175:00-5:59 pm
186:00-6:59 pm
197:00-7:59 pm
208:00-8:59 pm
219:00-9:59 pm
2210:00-10:59 pm
2311:00-11:59 pm
99Unknown
14. Admission Type1 digitRequired

1 - Emergency
2 - Urgent
3 - Elective
9 - Information Not Available
15. Source of Admission1 digitRequired

Complete if the member has been admitted or readmitted during the billing period.

Use one of the following codes:

1 - Non-Health Care Facility Point of Origin
2 - Clinic or Physician Office
4 - Transfer from a Hospital/Different Facility
5* - Transfer from a SNF/ICF or ACF
6 - Transfer from another Health Care Facility
8 - Court/Law Enforcement
9 - Information Not Available
F - Transfer from Hospice or enrolled in Hospice

*Use code 5 if the member is a nursing facility resident transfer or is changing from private pay to Health First Colorado pay.
16. Discharge Hour2 digitsOptional
Refer to FL 13 for valid codes.
17. Patient Discharge Status2 digits

Required
Enter member status as ongoing member (code 30) or as of discharge date. Agencies are limited to the following codes:

01Discharged to Home
02Discharged to Hospital
03Discharged/Transferred to SNF
04Discharged/Transferred to Another type of institution
06Discharged/Transferred to organized Home Health Care Program (HCBS)
07Left Against Medical Advice
20Deceased/Expired
30Still a member
50Discharged to Hospice - Home
64Discharged/Transferred to a nursing facility certified under the Health First Colorado but not certified under Medicare.
18-28. Conditions Codes2 digits

Conditional
Enter the code that corresponds to the member's other resources for reimbursement.

Condition Codes
1Military service related
2Employment related
3Other Insurance
5Lien has been filed
6ESRD member - First 18 months entitlement
29. Accident State2 digitsOptional
31 - 34. Occurrence Code/Date2 digits and 6 digits

Conditional

1Accident/Medical Coverage
2Auto Accident - No Fault Liability
3Accident/Tort Liability
4Accident/Employment Related
5Other Accident/No Medical Coverage or Liability Coverage
6Crime Victim
20Date Guarantee of Payment Began
24*Date Insurance Denied
25*Date Benefits Terminated by Primary Payer
26Date Skilled Nursing Facility Bed Available
27Date of Hospice Certification or Re- certification
40Scheduled Date of Admission (RTD)
42Date of Discharge
55Date of Death
A3Benefits Exhausted - Indicate the last date of service that benefits are available and after which payment can be made by payer A indicated in FL 50
B3Benefits Exhausted - Indicate the last date of service that benefits are available and after which payment can be made by payer B indicated in FL 50
C3Benefits Exhausted - Indicate the last date of service that benefits are available and after which payment can be made by payer C indicated in FL 50

*Other Payer occurrence codes 24 and 25 must be used when applicable. The claim must be submitted with the third-party information.

35-36. Occurrence Span Code From/ ThroughDigitsConditional
Complete if nursing facility bills PETI service code(s) on the claim.

Enter occurrence span code 76.

Enter the "From" and "Through" dates for the PETI services in MMDDYY format.
38. Responsible Party Name/AddressNoneLeave blank
39 - 41. Value Codes and Amounts2 characters and up to 9 digits

Conditional
Enter appropriate codes and related dollar amounts to identify monetary data or number of days using whole numbers, necessary for the processing of this claim. Never enter negative amounts. Codes must be in ascending order. If a value code is entered, a dollar amount or numeric value related to the code must always be entered.
Most Common Codes:

01semiprivate rate (Accommodation Rate)
06Medicare blood deductible
14No fault including auto/other
15Worker's Compensation
30Preadmission testing
31Member Liability Amount*
32Multiple Member Ambulance Transport
37Pints of Blood Furnished
38Blood Deductible Pints
40New Coverage Not Implemented by HMO
45Accident Hour
Enter the hour when the accident occurred that necessitated medical treatment. Use the same coding used in FL 18 (Admission Hour).
49Hematocrit Reading - EPO Related
58Arterial Blood Gas (PO2/PA2)
68EPO-Drug
80Covered Days
81Non-Covered Days
Enter the deductible amount applied by indicated payer:
Deductible Payer A
B1 Deductible Payer B
C1 Deductible Payer C
Enter the amount applied to member's co-insurance by indicated payer:
A2 Coinsurance Payer A
B2 Coinsurance Payer B
C2 Coinsurance Payer C
Enter the amount paid by indicated payer:
A3 Estimated Responsibility Payer A
B3 Estimated Responsibility Payer B
C3 Estimated Responsibility Payer C


Medicare and TPL: Refer to A1-A3, B1-B3 and C1-C3 above.

*Member Liability Amount is payment made by the member for care. This amount is determined by the County Income Maintenance Technicians. This member liability amount must be applied to the member's care at the beginning of each month using code 31.

When reporting the member liability amount for the entire month, regardless of the number of days in that month, apply the total member liability amount.

When reporting member liability amount for less than one full month of care, use the per diem calculation to calculate the correct amount.

The per diem calculation is the number of days in the facility, excluding the date of discharge, times the facility's per diem rate.

When member has Medicare "Part B only" coverage, and the provider is billing for the Health First Colorado Accommodation Per Diem and the payer source code is H, enter the "Part B only" ancillary services payment in this form locator on the Medicare line.

42. Revenue Code4 digits

Required

Enter the revenue code that identifies the specific accommodation or ancillary service provided. List revenue codes in ascending order.

A revenue code must appear only once per date of service. If more than one of the same service is provided on the same day, combine the units and charges on one line accordingly.

Nursing Facility Claims
0119Private (valid with TOB 21x, 28x, 65x, 66x)
0129Semi-Private (valid with TOB 21x, 28x, 65x, 66x)
0182Non-Medical Leave (Convenience)
0183Non-Medical Leave (Therapeutic)
0185Medical Leave (Hospital)
Medicare Part B Crossover Claims
042XPhysical Therapy
043XOccupational Therapy
044XSpeech Therapy
PETI/IME Claims
0259Non-Covered Prescription Drugs
0479Hearing and Ear Care
0949Acupuncture
0962Vision and Eye Care
0969Dental Services
0982Outpatient Services
0999Health Insurance Premiums and Other Approved Services
43. Revenue code DescriptionTextRequired
Enter the revenue code description or abbreviated description.
44. HCPCS/Rates/ HIPPS Rate Codes5 digitsRequired

Enter the rates (dollar amounts) for the per diem or the PETI/IME.
45. Service Date6 digitsConditional
Enter the first date of service for PETI/IME service code(s).
46. Service Units3 digitsRequired
Enter the number of covered days. Do not enter fractions or decimals and do not show a decimal point followed by a 0 to designate whole numbers.

Enter the number of Non-Medical Leave days. Do not enter fractions or decimals.
47. Total Charges9 digitsRequired

Enter the total charge for each revenue code.

For Medicare Part B claims, enter the total ancillary charges billed to Medicare.

A grand total on line 23 is required for all charges.
48. Non-covered ChargesUp to 9 digitsLeave Blank
50. Payer Name1 letter and text

Enter the payment source code followed by name of each payer organization from which the provider might expect payment.
At least one line must indicate Health First Colorado.

Source Payment Codes
BWorkmen's Compensation
CMedicare
DHealth First Colorado
EOther Federal Program
FInsurance Company
GBlue Cross, including Federal Employee Program
HOther - Inpatient (Part B Only)
IOther
Line APrimary Payer
Line BSecondary Payer
Line CTertiary Payer
51. Health Plan ID8 digitsRequired
Enter the provider's Health Plan ID for each payer name.
Enter the NPI number assigned to the billing provider. Payment is made to the enrolled provider or agency that is assigned this number.
52. Release of InformationN/ASubmitted information is not entered into the claim processing system.
53. Assignment of BenefitsN/ASubmitted information is not entered into the claim processing system.
54. Prior PaymentsUp to 9 digitsConditional
Complete when there are Medicare or third-party payments.
Enter third-party and/or Medicare payments.
55. Estimated Amount DueUp to 9 digitsConditional
Complete when there are Medicare or third-party payments.
Enter the net amount due from Health First Colorado after the provider has received other third party, Medicare or member liability amount.
Medicare Crossovers
Enter the sum of the Medicare coinsurance plus Medicare deductible less third-party payments and member payments.
56. National Provider Identifier (NPI)10 digitsRequired
Enter the billing provider's 10-digit National Provider Identifier (NPI).
57. Other Provider ID Optional
Enter the eight-digit Health First Colorado provider number assigned to the billing provider.

Submitted information is not entered into the claim processing system.
58. Insured's NameUp to 30 charactersRequired
Enter the member's name on the Health First Colorado line.
Other Insurance/Medicare
Complete additional lines when there is third party coverage. Enter the policyholder's last name, first name, and middle initial.
60. Insured's Unique IDUp to 20 charactersRequired
Enter the insured's unique identification number assigned by the payer organization exactly as it appears on the health insurance card. Include letter prefixes or suffixes shown on the card.
61. Insurance Group Name14 lettersConditional
Complete when there is third party coverage.

Enter the name of the group or plan providing the insurance to the insured exactly as it appears on the health insurance card.
62. Insurance Group Number17 digitsConditional
Complete when there is third party coverage.

Enter the identification number, control number, or code assigned by the carrier or fund administrator identifying the group under which the individual is carried.
63. Treatment Authorization CodeUp to 18 charactersConditional
Complete when the service requires a PAR.
Enter the authorization number in this FL if a PAR is required and has been approved for services.

As of March 1, 2017, PETI/IMEs require a PAR.
64. Document Control NumbernoneConditional
65. Employer NameTextConditional
Complete when there is third party coverage.
Enter the name of the employer that provides health care coverage for the individual identified in FL 58 (Insured Name).
66. Diagnosis Version Qualifier Submitted information is not entered into the claim processing system.
Enter applicable ICD indicator to identify which version of ICD codes is being reported.
0ICD-10-CM (DOS 10/1/15 and after)
67. Principal Diagnosis CodeUp to 6 digitsRequired
Enter the exact ICD-10-CM diagnosis code describing the principal diagnosis that exists at the time of admission or develops subsequently and affects the length of stay. Do not add extra zeros to the diagnosis code.
67A. - 67Q. - Other Diagnosis6 digitsOptional
Complete when there are additional conditions that affect treatment.
69. Admitting Diagnosis Code6 digitsRequired

Enter the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code as stated by the physician at the time of admission.
70. Patient Reason Diagnosis Submitted information is not entered into the claim processing system.
71. PPS Code Submitted information is not entered into the claim processing system.
72. External Cause of Injury code (E-Code)6 digitsOptional
Enter the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for the external cause of an injury, poisoning, or adverse effect. This code must begin with an "E".
74. Principal Procedure Code/Date7 characters and 6 digitsNot Required
74A. Other Procedure Code/Date7 characters and 6 digitsNot Required
76. Attending NPI - Required





Attending Last/First Name
NPI - 10 digits






Text
Health First Colorado ID Required
NPI - Enter the 10-digit NPI number assigned to the physician having primary responsibility for the member's medical care and treatment. This number is obtained from the physician and cannot be a clinic or group number.
(If the attending physician is not enrolled in the Health First Colorado or if the member leaves the ER before being seen by a physician, the hospital may enter their individual numbers.)
Hospitals and FQHCs may enter the member's regular physician's 10- digit NPI in the Attending Physician ID form locator if the locum tenens physician is not enrolled in the Health First Colorado.
QUAL - Enter "1D" for Health First Colorado
Enter the attending physician's last and first name.
This form locator must be completed for all services.
77. Operating NPI Optional
Submitted information is not entered into the claim processing system.
78 - 79. Other ID





NPI - Conditional
NPI - 10 digitsConditional

Complete when attending physician is not the PCP or to identify additional physicians.

Ordering, Prescribing, or Referring NPI - when applicable

NPI - Enter up to two 10-digit NPI numbers, when applicable. This form locator identifies physicians other than the attending physician. If the attending physician is not the PCP or if a clinic is a PCP agent, enter the PCP NPI number as the referring physician. The name of the Health First Colorado member's PCP appears on the eligibility verification. Review either for eligibility or PCP. Health First Colorado does not require that the PCP number appear more than once on each claim submitted.

The attending physician's last and first name are optional.
80. RemarksTextEnter specific additional information necessary to process the claim or fulfill reporting requirements.
81. Code - QUAL/CODE/VALUE (a-d)Qualifier: 2 digits
Taxonomy Code: 10 digits
Optional
Complete both the qualifier and the taxonomy code for the billing provider in field 81CC-a.
Field 81CC-a must be billed with qualifier B3 for the taxonomy code to be captured in the claims processing system. If B3 is missing, no taxonomy code will be captured in the claims processing system.
Only one taxonomy code can be captured from field 81CC. If more than one taxonomy code is provided, only the first instance of B3 and taxonomy code will be captured in the claims processing system.

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Nursing Facility Claim Examples

General Nursing Facility Claim Example

TYPE OF BILL: 21X - LTC INPATIENT, Revenue Code 0119 and 0129

General Claim Example

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Nursing Facility - Medicare Part A Crossover Claim Example

TYPE OF BILL: 21X - LTC INPATIENT. Use Occurrence Code 24 or 25 with date, if applicable.
Medicare Part A crossover example

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Nursing Facility - Medicare Part B Crossover Claim Example

TYPE OF BILL: 22X - ONLY USE AFTER RESIDENT HAS EXHAUSTED MEDICARE PART A BENEFITS. Use Occurrence Code 24 or 25 with date, if applicable.
Medicare Part B crossover example

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Nursing Facility with PETI Codes and Member Liability Amount Claim Example

TYPE OF BILL: 21X - LTC INPATIENT. Use Occurrence Code 76 and PETI date range.
Nursing Facility with PETI Codes and Member Liability Amount Claim Example

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Nursing Facility with Medical Leave Days Claim Example

TYPE OF BILL: 21X - LTC INPATIENT.
Nursing Facility with Medical Leave Days Claim Example

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Prior Authorization - PETI/IME

Implemented March 1, 2017

Overview

Post Eligibility Treatment of Income (PETI) is the amount of an individual's income that must be paid to the nursing facility for the cost of care provided to the individual after certain deductions have been applied.

It is federally mandated that this income may be used for an incurred medical expense not covered by Health First Colorado or by any other third-party insurance.

Types of Incurred Medical Expenses (IME) include health insurance premiums, hearing aids, dental and eyeglasses. Check with the Department's Office of Community Living, Nursing Facility Operations Specialist to verify if a service or item is covered by PETI/IME.

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Eligibility Criteria

The member must meet the following criteria to receive PETI/IME approval.

  • Active Health First Colorado member
  • Nursing facility resident
  • Monthly member liability payment greater than zero
  • Documented medical necessity
  • Other potential payer sources exhausted

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Reasonable Limits

The State Plan Amendment Supplement 3 to Attachment 2.6-A imposes the following reasonable limits:

  • Prior authorization for all expenses. (New Colorado interChange requires all PETI/IMEs to be submitted electronically.)
  • Verification of medical necessity required by physician.
  • Validation expense is not a benefit of Health First Colorado.
  • Allowable cost does not exceed the basic Health First Colorado rate.
  • Cost will not be allowed for items for cosmetic reasons only.
  • Expenses are not a duplication of expenses previously authorized.

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Prior Authorization

Prior authorization by the Department is required for all PETI/IME requests, starting March 1, 2017. The Provider Web Portal is utilized to submit the Nursing Facility (NF) PETI Prior Authorization request.

Refer to the Create Prior Authorization in the Provider Web Portal section below for further details.

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Adult Health First Colorado Dental Benefit

Historically, Health First Colorado has not covered dental services for adults and PETI/IME had been utilized by many members in nursing facilities in order to obtain oral health services. Lack of preventive dental coverage can contribute to a range of serious health complications and drives Health First Colorado costs for both emergency services and medical services.

In 2013, the state legislature passed Senate Bill 242. This authorized the Department to create a new limited dental benefit for adults in Health First Colorado. It is provided to all Health First Colorado-enrolled adults age 21 years and over, including members using the PETI/IME program. There is an annual dental benefit up to $1,000 in dental services per member per state fiscal year which runs from July 1 to June 30.

As of July 1, 2014, the following is covered.
The following dental benefits are covered by the State Plan $1,000 annual dental benefit.

  • Basic dental preventive exam
  • Diagnostic and minor restorative dental services (such as x-rays and minor fillings)
  • Root canals
  • Crowns
  • Partial dentures
  • Complete dentures
  • Periodontal scaling
  • Root planning

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Requirements for Adult Dental Benefit

  • The dental provider must be enrolled in Health First Colorado. This enables the dental provider to bill Health First Colorado directly for reimbursement of services.
  • Once the member's $1,000 benefit has been exhausted, then for those PETI/IME eligible members a PETI/IME request can be submitted to the Department for additional services.
  • The $1,000 benefit for each member will also be tracked by the Department's Administrative Service Organization (ASO). The ASO duties will include outreach, recruitment and assisting residents in finding a Health First Colorado provider.

Visit the Provider Rates and Fee Schedule web page and the Provider Forms web page under the Post-Eligibility Treatment of Income Forms (PETI) drop-down menu for PETI/IME documents.

Look on the Department's website under Stakeholder for the Rules, 10 CCR 2505-10, Section 8.482.33.

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Facility Requirements

Basics

HearingVisionHealth InsuranceDental
Signed medical necessity formSigned medical necessity formSigned medical necessity formSigned medical necessity form
Itemized invoiceItemized invoiceVerification of premium amountItemized invoice
Audiogram Insurance card - front and backDenial from Health First Colorado - if applicable
   Explanation of benefits - if applicable
  A new request is required each calendar yearDocumentation if 2nd request

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Activity Log

The nursing facility will document all the member's use of the PETI/IME funds on an annual basis. The log should include the following information as it may be asked for during an audit or review performed by the Department or designee to validate all steps of the PETI/IME process were performed. Log should include the $1,000 Dental benefit and PETI/IMEs.

  • Member number and name receiving the service
  • Type of service requested
  • Date service was requested by the member
  • Date PAR was added to Provider Web Portal
  • Date PAR was approved by the Department
  • Date facility received payment from Health First Colorado for service
  • Date service provider was paid by the facility
  • Date service was rendered to the member
  • Were the member's personal needs account funds used?
  • Was the member's personal needs account reimbursed?
  • Was the member still at the facility when the service was rendered?

10 CCR 2505-10, Section 8.482.33 states:

  • All allowable costs must be documented in the resident's record with date of purchase and receipt of payment, whether or not these costs meet the requirements for prior authorization. Lack of documentation shall cause the cost to be disallowed, causing the nursing facility to be overpaid by the Medicaid program.

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Create Prior Authorization in the Provider Web Portal

As of March 1, 2017, all PETI/IME requests must be submitted to the Department via the Provider Web Portal. Once submitted, the Nursing Facility Operations Specialist or designee will approve, approve - with revisions or deny the request. The facility can look up the status of any PETI/IME request on the Provider Web Portal.

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Prior Authorization Required Steps

Note: This electronic prior authorization form is used by all HCPF divisions, so it is generic in nature and requirements to complete this form are built into the new Colorado interChange system. The various codes used are based on the NUBC (national) codes. Follow the instructions below to navigate through the various sections of the form.

The form must be completed all at once. There is no saving of partial information.

The Prior Authorization form must be approved by the Department before the PETI/IME can be submitted on a claim for payment.

Refer to the Nursing Facility Post Eligibility Treatment of Income (PETI) Prior Authorization Request (PAR) Submission Quick Guide located on the Quick Guides web page.

Refer to the View Prior Authorizations in the Portal Quick Guide located on the Quick Guides web page to view the PAR status.

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PETI/IME Determination

The Department's Nursing Facility Operations Specialist or designee will determine if the PETI/IME request meets the requirements necessary to approve the request. The status will change to approved, approved - with revisions or denied. The Online Portal is instantly updated with the determination and a letter is system generated for mailing the next day.

If PETI/IME request is denied. Submit a whole new request and include all required documents. The denied request can't be re-opened.

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Billing Health First Colorado for PETI/IME

Once the PAR status has been changed to approved or approved - with revisions, the facility can bill Health First Colorado for the service or item.

There are seven (7) state-specific revenue codes for PETI/IME that can be billed on nursing facility claims.

Bill the approved PETI/IME on the next billing cycle with a patient liability amount. Do not adjust prior paid claims to add the approved PETI amount.

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PETI/IME Revenue Codes

Revenue CodeDescription
0259Non-covered Prescription Drugs
0479Hearing and Ear Care
0949Acupuncture
0962Vision and Eye Care
0969Dental Services *
0982Other Outpatient Services
0999Health Insurance Premiums and Other Approved Services

*Dental Services only applicable after the $1,000 State Benefit has been exhausted or Health First Colorado has denied the service.

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To View a PETI/IME Letter

  1. Select Resources on the blue menu bar on the Provider Web Portal home page.
    view IME
  2. Click Report Download.
  3. Select Colorado interChange - PA Letter.

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Nursing Facility Manual Revisions Log

Revision DateChangesMade by
12/16/2016Manual revised for interChange implementation. For manual revisions prior to 12/16/2016 Please refer to Archive.
(Replaced Nursing Facility Billing Manual dated 07/2016.)
HCPF
12/27/2016Updates based on Colorado iC Stage II Provider Billing Manual Comment Log v0_2.xlsxDXC (formerly HPE)
1/10/2017Updates based on Colorado iC Stage II Provider Billing Manual Comment Log v0_3.xlsxDXC (formerly HPE)
1/19/2017Updates based on Colorado iC Stage II Provider Billing Manual Comment Log v0_4.xlsxDXC (formerly HPE)
1/26/2017Updates based on Department 1/20/2017 approval emailDXC (formerly HPE)
2/2/2017Changed Type of Bill to 3 digits. Dropped leading 0.HCPF
2/23/2017Updates based on Provider feedback to Policy SME during February 2017 NFAC meeting.HCPF
7/31/2017Updates based on Department and Provider feedback to Policy SME regarding billing codes.HCPF
11/1/2017Updates based on clarification of Type of Bill coding and Revenue Codes. Updates on PETI/IME process.HCPF
6/25/2018Updated timely filing to point to general manual, other editsHCPF
6/28/2018Removed Fraud, Waste, Abuse heading as there wasn't any verbiageHCPF
7/10/2018Updated Change of Ownership, updated Medicare Crossovers and added Frequency codes. All changes specific to NF.HCPF
6/13/2019Updated Appendices links and verbiageDXC
12/6/2019Updated Medicaid to Health First Colorado, removed images for submitting PETI PAR and replaced with link to portal guide, converted to web page.HCPF
8/7/2020Updated item 81 of the Paper Claim Reference Table for taxonomy code billingDXC
4/3/2023Updated AWS URL LinksHCPF

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