Where is payer information such as primary and secondary payer documented on UB-04?

• A. In the patient information section, listing contact details.
• B. In the clinical notes section.
• C. In the discharge disposition field.
• D. In the payer information section of the header, including payer name, address, and policy/claim numbers.

Answer: (D)

The key idea is where payer details are captured on the UB-04 form. Payer information belongs in the header’s payer information area, where you record the payer’s name, address, and policy or claim numbers. This placement keeps the claim linked to the correct payer and coverage right from the start, which is essential for proper routing and adjudication.

The patient information section focuses on patient demographics, not payer details. The clinical notes section covers clinical data, diagnoses, and procedures, which aren’t used to identify who pays the claim. The discharge disposition field indicates where the patient goes after discharge, not who pays the bill.