What are Value Codes and when are they used on the UB-04?

• A. Value codes report non-monetary data such as days, payments, or patient responsibility values, aiding in reconciliation and balance calculations.
• B. Value codes indicate the patient’s allergy codes.
• C. Value codes list CPT codes for procedures.
• D. Value codes store the hospital's accreditation status.

Answer: (A)

Value codes on the UB-04 identify non-monetary data that accompanies a claim, such as the number of days of care, payments, or patient responsibility amounts. They organize information separate from the line-item charges, making it possible for the payer to reconcile services with utilization and determine the patient’s financial obligations. Each value code tells you what kind of data is being reported (for example, days or patient responsibility), and the associated amount field records the actual figure. This setup supports accurate balance calculations and smoother processing by payers.

Allergy information isn’t conveyed with value codes; it’s captured elsewhere as diagnosis or patient history. CPT codes are procedure codes that appear in their own fields, not as value codes. Accreditation status isn’t stored on the UB-04 claim via value codes either.