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Medicare Billing: 837I & Form CMS-1450

Loop 2300/FL 4

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Table 28: Loop 2300/FL 4 field
Type of Bill (TOB)Source
The Type of Bill (TOB) is a 4-digit alphanumeric code that offers specific information about the bill.NUBC

The 4-digit type of bill code appears as follows:

  • The first digit is a zero
  • The second digit in the code identifies the type of provider; for example, a hospital
  • The third digit classifies the type of care; for example, outpatient care versus inpatient care
  • The fourth may be a letter or number that indicates the sequence or frequency of the bill within a particular episode of care

For details on claim coding for adjustment and late charge claims, review the Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 1.