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CMS Pub. 100-04, ch. 21, § 10.3.6
Specifications for Section 3: Claims
A. Section Title
POSITION
This subsection contains information of a fixed size. It is fixed in width but may vary in
overall length.
The content area begins (0˝, 0.22˝), 7 points from the baseline of the content described
above under the Headers for Other Pages subsection. It is full-page or 540 points in width
and variable in height.
FORMATTING
[GR 2.1] black rule
[TH 2] section header
DYNAMIC RULES
The language in this section varies for different members of the extended family of
MSNs. See the specific content specifications below for details.
When there is a combined MSN for Part A, order the claims as follows:
• Part A Inpatient
• ‘B of A’
• Home Health
• Hospice
When there is a combined MSN for Part B or DME, order the claims as follows:
• Assigned
• Unassigned
PART A INPATIENT SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Your Inpatient Claims for Part A (Hospital Insurance)
HOSPICE SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Your Hospice Claims for Part A (Hospital Insurance)
HOME HEALTH SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Your Home Health Claims for Part A (Hospital Insurance)
PART B ASSIGNED AND DME ASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Your Claims for Part B (Medical Insurance)
PART B UNASSIGNED AND DME UNASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Your Unassigned Claims for Part B (Medical Insurance)
‘B OF A’ SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Your Outpatient Claims for Part B (Medical Insurance)
B. Definitions of Columns
GLOBAL SPECIFICATIONS
POSITION
The subsection usually begins (0˝, 0.94˝) or 28 points from the baseline of the Section
Title subsection. The content area is full-page or 540 points in width but is divided into
two columns, each column 259 points in width with 22 point gutter in between. The
height is variable, depending on the length of the content, which is determined by the
member of the extended family to which the MSN belongs. The left column should
always be longer than the right column. If a definition is split between the columns, there
should be at least two lines on both left and right columns.
FORMATTING
[TB 1.1] first paragraph and body text of subsequent paragraphs
[GR 6] space between paragraph
[TH 3] column-definition title
[GR 6] space between paragraph
[TB 1.2] definition terms, through colon [TB 1.1] definition
NOTE: The column header is bolded with the rest of the type usually in regular Roman
text. There are a few instances where there may be additional bolded words within the
body text.
DYNAMIC RULES
The language in this section differs for each member of the extended family of MSNs.
See the specific content specifications below for details.
PART A INPATIENT SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Part A Inpatient Hospital Insurance helps pay for inpatient hospital care, inpatient
care in a skilled nursing facility following a hospital stay, home health care, and
hospice care.
Definitions of Columns
Benefit Days Used: The number of covered benefit days you used during each
hospital and/or skilled nursing facility stay. (See page 2 for more information and a
summary of your benefit periods.)
Claim Approved?: This column tells you if Medicare covered the inpatient stay.
Non-Covered Charges: This is the amount Medicare didn’t pay.
Amount Medicare Paid: This is the amount Medicare paid your inpatient facility.
Maximum You May Be Billed: The amount you may be billed for Part A services
can include a deductible, coinsurance based on your benefit days used, and other
charges.
For more information about Medicare Part A coverage, see your “Medicare & You”
handbook.
HOSPICE SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Part A Hospital Insurance helps pay for inpatient hospital care, inpatient care in a
skilled nursing facility following a hospital stay, home health care, and hospice care.
Definitions of Columns
Service Approved?: This column tells you if Medicare covered the hospice service.
Amount Provider Charged: This is your provider’s fee for this service.
Medicare-Approved Amount: This is the amount a provider can be paid for a
Medicare service. It may be less than the actual amount the provider charged. Your
provider has agreed to accept this amount as full payment for covered services.
Medicare usually pays 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Amount Medicare Paid: This is the amount Medicare paid the provider. This is
usually 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Maximum You May Be Billed: This is the total amount the provider is allowed to
bill you. This is usually $0, but can include copayments for outpatient prescription
drugs, as well as 5% of the Medicare- approved amount for inpatient respite care. If
you have Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap policy) or other insurance, it
may pay all or part of this amount.
HOME HEALTH SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Part A Hospital Insurance helps pay for inpatient hospital care, inpatient care in a
skilled nursing facility following a hospital stay, home health care, and hospice care.
Definitions of Columns
Service Approved?: This column tells you if Medicare covered the home health
service.
Amount Provider Charged: This is your provider’s fee for this service.
Medicare-Approved Amount: This is the amount a provider can be paid for a
Medicare service. It may be less than the actual amount the provider charged. Your
provider has agreed to accept this amount as full payment for covered services.
Medicare usually pays 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Amount Medicare Paid: This is the amount Medicare paid the provider. This is
usually 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Maximum You May Be Billed: This is the total amount the provider is allowed to
bill you. This is usually $0. For durable medical equipment, it can include 20% of the
Medicare-approved amount. If you have Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap
policy) or other insurance, it may pay all or part of this amount.
PART B ASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Part B Medical Insurance helps pay for doctors’ services, diagnostic tests, ambulance
services, and other health care services.
Definitions of Columns
Service Approved?: This column tells you if Medicare covered this service.
Amount Provider Charged: This is your provider’s fee for this service.
Medicare-Approved Amount: This is the amount a provider can be paid for a
Medicare service. It may be less than the actual amount the provider charged. Your
provider has agreed to accept this amount as full payment for covered services.
Medicare usually pays 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Amount Medicare Paid: This is the amount Medicare paid your provider. This is
usually 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Maximum You May Be Billed: This is the total amount the provider is allowed to
bill you, and can include a deductible, coinsurance, and other charges not covered. If
you have Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap policy) or other insurance, it
may pay all or part of this amount.
PART B UNASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Medicare claims may be assigned or unassigned. Your claims below are unassigned -
meaning the provider hasn’t agreed to accept the Medicare-approved amount as
payment in full.
Do Unassigned Claims Cost More? Maybe. A provider who doesn’t accept
assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is
known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be
covered by another insurer.
For a list of providers that always accept Medicare assignment, visit
www.medicare.gov/physician or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633- 4227). You
may save money by choosing providers who accept assignment.
Definitions of Columns
Service Approved?: This column tells you if Medicare covered the service.
Amount Provider Charged: This is your provider’s fee for this service.
Medicare-Approved Amount: This is the amount a provider can be paid for a
Medicare service. Since your provider hasn’t agreed to accept assignment, you might
be charged up to 15% more than this amount. Medicare usually pays 80% of the
Medicare-approved amount.
Medicare Paid You: When a provider doesn’t accept assignment, Medicare pays you
directly. You’ll usually get 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Maximum You May Be Billed: This is the total amount the provider is allowed to
bill you and can include a deductible, coinsurance, and other charges not covered. If
you have Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap policy) or other insurance, it
may pay all or part of this amount.
‘B OF A’ SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Part B Medical Insurance helps pay for outpatient care provided by certified medical
facilities, such as hospital outpatient departments, renal dialysis facilities, and
community health centers.
Definitions of Columns
Service Approved?: This column tells you if Medicare covered the outpatient
service.
Amount Facility Charged: This is the facility’s fee for this service.
Medicare-Approved Amount: This is the amount a facility can be paid for a
Medicare service. It may be less than the actual amount the facility charged. The
facility has agreed to accept this amount as full payment for covered services.
Medicare usually pays 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Amount Medicare Paid: This is the amount Medicare paid the facility. This is
usually 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Maximum You May Be Billed: This is the total amount the facility is allowed to bill
you, and can include a deductible, coinsurance, and other charges not covered. If you
have Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap policy) or other insurance, it may pay
all or part of this amount.
DME ASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Part B Medical Insurance helps pay for durable medical equipment and other health
care services.
Definitions of Columns
Item/Service Approved?: This column tells you if Medicare covered this item or
service.
Amount Supplier Charged: This is your supplier’s fee for this item or service.
Medicare-Approved Amount: This is the amount a supplier can be paid for a
Medicare item or service. It may be less than the actual amount the supplier charged.
Your supplier has agreed to accept this amount as full payment for covered items or
services. Medicare usually pays 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Amount Medicare Paid: This column shows the amount Medicare paid the supplier.
This is usually 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Maximum You May Be Billed: This is the total amount the supplier is allowed to
bill you, and can include a deductible, coinsurance, and other charges not covered. If
you have Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap policy) or other insurance, it
may pay all or part of this amount.
DME UNASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
Medicare claims may be assigned or unassigned. Your claims below are unassigned
- meaning the supplier hasn’t agreed to accept the Medicare-approved amount as
payment in full.
Do Unassigned Claims Cost More? Maybe. A supplier who doesn’t accept
assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is
known as the limiting charge. The limiting charge applies only to certain Medicare-covered services and doesn’t apply to some supplies and durable medical equipment.
You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.
For a list of suppliers that always accept Medicare assignment, visit
www.medicare.gov/supplier or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633- 4227). You may
save money by choosing suppliers who accept assignment.
Definitions of Columns
Service Approved?: This column tells you if Medicare covered the item or service.
Amount Provider Charged: This is your supplier’s fee for this item or service.
Medicare-Approved Amount: This is the amount a supplier can be paid for a
Medicare item or service. It may be less than the actual amount the supplier charged.
Since your supplier hasn’t agreed to accept assignment, you might be charged more
than this amount (see “Do Unassigned Claims Cost More” to your left). Medicare
usually pays 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Medicare Paid You: When a supplier doesn’t accept assignment, Medicare pays you
directly. You’ll usually get 80% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Maximum You May Be Billed: This is the total amount the supplier is allowed to
bill you and can include a deductible, coinsurance, and other charges not covered. If
you have Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap policy) or other insurance, it
may pay all or part of this amount.
For more information about Medicare assignment, see your “Medicare & You”
handbook.
C. Claim Header
GLOBAL SPECIFICATIONS
This subsection contains the name and contact information for the provider and/or
referrer of each claim. It also lists the date (or dates) of service for the claim. See
Exhibit 2.5 for multiple examples of this section, showing provider and contact
information variations among extended family members. See Exhibit 2.6 for multiple
examples of claim headers indicating multiple dates of service.
The sort order for claims is determined by the date of service listed in this section.
Claims should be listed by earliest date of service, using the first date of service in a
given claim.
For multiple claims with the same earliest date of service, the claims are sorted
chronologically by last date of service.
For multiple claims with the same first and last date of service, the claims are sorted
alphabetically by billing facility name, provider last name, or supplier name.
For multiple claims with the same first and last date of service and the same billing
provider, the claims are sorted by Maximum You May be Billed Amount, with the claim
with the lowest amount listed first.
POSITION
This subsection is full-page or 540 points in width and starts 19 points below the
definitions of columns. The height is variable, depending on the length of the content,
which may be three or four lines high.
Indent in 8 points all around for content area. Note: Space after the black rule should be
8 points, rather than the typical 6 points specified in the style sheet.
The facility/provider/supplier line has a maximum of 40 characters, same as on page 1 on
the ‘Facility/Provider/Supplier List’ subsection. The phone number has a maximum of
30 characters, to include area code and/or any international numbers for U.S. territories.
The address line has a maximum of 80 characters. If the address exceeds the maximum
character limit, truncate the second address line to fit the address in one line. The
referred or ordering provider line also has a maximum of 40 characters.
PART A INPATIENT, HOSPICE, HOME HEALTH AND ‘B OF A’ SPECIFICATIONS
FORMATTING
[GR 1] gray fill
[GR 2.1] black rule
[TH 4] Claim Service Date
[GR 5] space after text
[TB 2.2] facility/provider name and telephone number
[TB 2.1] facility/provider address
[TB 2.1] referring provider
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is nearly entirely dynamically generated. It includes the
following content elements:
Date(s) of Service
The date of service is listed with a spelled-out month, numeric day, and complete
numeric year (e.g., October 15, 2021).
If a single claim includes multiple dates of service, list the first and last date of service for
the claim, separated by an en-dash; insert spaces to either side of the en-dash.
If both the first and last dates are within the same calendar year, drop the year from the
first date (e.g., October 15 - November 3, 2021). If the dates are in different calendar
years, keep the year in both dates (e.g., October 15, 2021 - January 3, 2022).
Facility Name
Print the complete name of the inpatient facility, hospice facility or provider, or home
health provider that filed the claim for services.
Facility Phone Number
Print the facility or provider’s 10-digit phone number, preceded by a comma to separate it
from the facility or provider name. Enclose the area code within parentheses. Insert a
dash between the third and fourth digit of the local phone number.
If available, print the phone number associated with the billing department of the facility
or provider that filed the claim for services. If a specific billing contact number is not
available, print the primary phone number for the facility or provider. If no phone
number for the facility or provider is available, suppress this content element and its
preceding comma.
Facility Address
Print the facility or provider’s street address, city, state abbreviation, and ZIP code +4.
Insert a comma between the street address and city, and between the city and state
abbreviation.
If available, print the physical address of the facility or provider. If the physical address
is not available, print the mailing or billing address for the facility or provider. If no
address for the facility or provider is available, suppress this content element.
Referring Provider
If the beneficiary was referred by a provider, print the provider’s full name here,
preceded by the phrase “Referred by”. When printing a degree suffix (e.g., M.D.) with a
name, place a period after the “M” and after the “D.” Referring physician name and any
suffix should be separated by a comma.
CONTENT
{Date(s) of Service}
{Facility/Provider Name}, {10-digit phone number for facility/provider}
{Facility/Provider Street Address}{Facility/Provider State}{Facility/Provider ZIP+4}
Referred by {Provider Title}{Provider Given Name}{Provider Middle
Initial}{Provider Family Name}
PART B (ASSIGNED AND UNASSIGNED) SPECIFICATIONS
FORMATTING
[GR 1] gray fill
[GR 2.1] black rule
[TH 4] Claim Service Date
[GR 5] space after text
[TB 2.2] provider name and telephone number
[TB 2.1] provider practice name and address
[TB 2.1] referring provider
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is nearly entirely dynamically generated. It includes the
following content elements:
Date(s) of Service
The date of service is listed with a spelled-out month, numeric day, and complete
numeric year (e.g., October 15, 2021).
If a single claim includes multiple dates of service, list the first and last date of service for
the claim, separated by an en-dash; insert spaces to either side of the en-dash.
If both the first and last dates are within the same calendar year, drop the year from the
first date (e.g., October 15 - November 3, 2021). If the dates are in different calendar
years, keep the year in both dates (e.g., October 15, 2021 - January 3, 2022).
Provider Name
Print the complete name of the provider that filed the claim for services. When printing a
degree suffix (e.g., M.D.) with a name, place a period after the “M” and after the “D.”
The name and any suffix should be separated by a comma.
Provider Phone Number
Print the provider’s 10-digit phone number, preceded by a comma to separate it from the
provider name. Enclose the area code within parentheses. Insert a dash between the third
and fourth digit of the local phone number.
If available, print the phone number associated with the billing department of the
provider that filed the claim for services. If a specific billing contact number is not
available, print the primary phone number for the provider. If no phone number for the
provider is available, suppress this content element and its preceding comma.
Provider Practice Name and Address
If applicable, print the name of the practice or facility associated with the provider. Print
the provider’s street address, city, state abbreviation, and zip code +4. Insert a comma
between the practice name, street address and city, and between the city and state
abbreviation.
Whenever possible, the address that is printed should be the physical address of the
provider. If the physical address is not available, use the mailing or billing address for
the provider. If no address for the provider is available, suppress this content element.
Referring Provider
If the beneficiary was referred to the provider by another provider, print the referring
provider’s full name here, preceded by the phrase “Referred by”. When printing a degree
suffix (e.g., M.D.) with a name, place a period after the “M” and after the “D.” Referring
provider name and any suffix should be separated by a comma.
CONTENT
{Date(s) of Service}
{Provider Title}{Provider Given Name}{Provider Middle Initial}{Provider
Family Name} {, Provider Suffix}, {10-digit phone number for provider}
{Provider Practice Name}{Provider Street Address}{ Provider State}{ Provider
ZIP+4}
Referred by {Provider Title}{Provider Given Name}{Provider Middle
Initial}{Provider Family Name}
DME (ASSIGNED AND UNASSIGNED) SPECIFICATIONS
FORMATTING
[GR 1] gray fill
[GR 2.1] black rule
[TH 4] Claim Service Date
[GR 5] space after text
[TB 2.2] supplier name and telephone number
[TB 2.1] supplier practice name and address and any referring/ordering provider
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is nearly entirely dynamically generated. It includes the
following content elements:
Date(s) of Service
The date of service is listed with a spelled-out month, numeric day, and complete
numeric year (e.g., October 15, 2021).
If a single claim includes multiple dates of service, list the first and last date of service for
the claim, separated by an en-dash; insert spaces to either side of the en-dash.
If both the first and last dates are within the same calendar year, drop the year from the
first date (e.g., October 15 - November 3, 2021). If the dates are in different calendar
years, keep the year in both dates (e.g., October 15, 2021 - January 3, 2022).
Supplier Name
Print the complete name of the supplier that filed the claim for services. If the supplier is
a physician, when printing a degree suffix (e.g., M.D.) with the name, place a period after
the “M” and after the “D.” The name and any suffix should be separated by a comma.
Supplier Phone Number
Print the supplier 10-digit phone number, preceded by a comma to separate it from the
supplier name. Enclose the area code within parentheses. Insert a dash between the third
and fourth digit of the local phone number.
If available, print the phone number associated with the billing department of the supplier
that filed the claim for services. If a specific billing contact number is not available, print
the primary phone number for the supplier. If no phone number for the supplier is
available, suppress this content element and its preceding comma.
Supplier Address
Print the supplier’s street address, city, state abbreviation, and ZIP code +4. Insert a
comma between the practice name, street address and city, and between the city and state
abbreviation.
If available, print the physical address of the supplier. If the physical address is not
available, print the mailing or billing address for the supplier. If no address for the
supplier is available, suppress this content element.
Ordering Provider
If the beneficiary’s supplies were ordered by a provider, print the ordering provider’s full
name here, preceded by the phrase “Ordered by”. When printing a degree suffix (e.g.,
M.D.) with a name, place a period after the “M” and after the “D.” Ordering physician
name and any suffix should be separated by a comma. If the NPI submitted on the claim
is not on file, use the name as shown on the claim. Suppress the “Ordered by” line if not
able to identify the doctor. For A/B MACs (B), if the ordering physician is the same as
any performing physician on the claim, suppress the ordering physician line. If the NPI
submitted on the claim is not on the A/B MAC (B)’s file, suppress the “Ordered by” line.
CONTENT
{Date(s) of Service}
{Supplier Name}, {10-digit phone number for supplier}
{Supplier Street Address}{Supplier State}{Supplier ZIP+4}
Ordered by {Provider Title} {Provider Given Name}{Provider Middle
Initial}{Provider Family Name}
D. Claim Column Titles
The language used for the column headers differs for each member of the extended
family of MSNs. See the specific content specifications below for details.
PART A INPATIENT SPECIFICATIONS
POSITION/FORMATTING
This subsection is directly after the claims header subsection. It is full-page or 540 points
in width and 42.25 points in height. Content should have 5 points of space from top and
7 points of space from the bottom. There are seven columns with varying widths. All
content is to be bottom aligned. See figure 10.3.6.D1 and Exhibit 1.1 for reference.
Listed below are widths and formatting for each column:
Column 1: 188 points wide, no content
Column 2: 42 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 3: 62 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 4: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 5: 71 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned with 5 point indent
Column 6: 73 points wide, [TH 5.2] right aligned with 3.5 point intent, white text on
black fill and [GR 2.2] on both sides of the column
Column 7: 38 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned with 5 point indent
DYNAMIC RULES
n/a - the content in this subsection is static.
CONTENT
(blank)
Benefit Days Used
Claim Approved?
Non-Covered Charges
Amount Medicare Paid
Maximum You May Be Billed
See Notes Below
HOSPICE AND HOME HEALTH SPECIFICATIONS
POSITION/FORMATTING
This subsection is directly after the claims header subsection. It is full-page or 540 points
in width and 42.25 points in height. Content should have 5 points of space from the top
and 7 points of space from the bottom. There are seven columns with varying widths.
All content is to be bottom aligned. See figure 10.3.6.D2, Exhibit 1.3, and Exhibit 1.4 for
reference.
Listed below are widths and formatting for each column:
Column 1: 174 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned
Column 2: 52 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 3: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 4: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 5: 71 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned with 5 point indent
Column 6: 73 points wide, [TH 5.2] right aligned with 3.5 point intent, white text on
black fill and [GR 2.2] on both sides of the column
Column 7: 38 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned with 5 point indent
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this subsection is static.
CONTENT
Quantity & Service Provided
Service Approved?
Amount Provider Charged
Medicare-Approved Amount
Amount Medicare Paid
Maximum You May Be Billed
See Notes Below
PART B ASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
POSITION/FORMATTING
This subsection is directly after the claims header subsection. It is full-page or 540 points
in width and 42.25 points in height. Content should have 5 points of space from the top
and 7 points of space from the bottom. There are seven columns with varying widths.
All content is to be bottom aligned. See figure 10.3.6.D2, Exhibit 1.5 for reference.
Listed below are widths and formatting for each column:
Column 1: 174 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned
Column 2: 52 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 3: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 4: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 5: 71 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned with 5 point indent
Column 6: 73 points wide, [TH 5.2] right aligned with 3.5 point intent, white text on
black fill and [GR 2.2] on both sides of the column
Column 7: 38 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned with 5 point indent
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this subsection is static.
CONTENT
Service Provided & Billing Code
Service Approved?
Amount Provider Charged
Medicare-Approved Amount
Amount Medicare Paid
Maximum You May Be Billed
See Notes Below
PART B UNASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
POSITION/FORMATTING
This subsection is directly after the claims header subsection. It is full-page or 540 points
in width and 42.25 points in height. Content should have 5 points of space from the top
and 7 points of space from the bottom. There are seven columns with varying widths.
All content is to be bottom aligned. See figure 10.3.6.D2 and Exhibit 1.6 for reference.
Listed below are widths and formatting for each column:
Column 1: 174 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned
Column 2: 52 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 3: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 4: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 5: 71 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned with 5 point indent
Column 6: 73 points wide, [TH 5.2] right aligned with 3.5 point intent, white text on
black fill and [GR 2.2] on both sides of the column
Column 7: 38 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned with 5 point indent
DYNAMIC RULES
n/a - the content in this subsection is static.
CONTENT
Service Provided & Billing Code
Service Approved?
Amount Provider Charged
Medicare-Approved Amount
Medicare Paid You
Maximum You May Be Billed
See Notes Below
‘B OF A’ SPECIFICATIONS
POSITION/FORMATTING
This subsection is directly after the claims header subsection. It is full-page or 540 points
in width and 42.25 points in height. Content should have 5 points of space from the top
and 7 points of space from the bottom. There are seven columns with varying widths.
All content is to be bottom aligned. See figure 10.3.6.D2 and Exhibit 1.2 for reference.
Listed below are widths and formatting for each column:
Column 1: 174 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned
Column 2: 52 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 3: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 4: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 5: 71 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned with 5 point indent
Column 6: 73 points wide, [TH 5.2] right aligned with 3.5 point intent, white text on
black fill and [GR 2.2] on both sides of the column
Column 7: 38 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned with 5 point indent
DYNAMIC RULES
n/a - the content in this subsection is static.
CONTENT
Service Provided & Billing Code
Service Approved?
Amount Facility Charged
Medicare-Approved Amount
Amount Medicare Paid
Maximum You May Be Billed
See Notes Below
DME ASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
POSITION/FORMATTING
This subsection is directly after the claims header subsection. It is full-page or 540 points
in width and 42.25 points in height. Content should have 5 points of space from the top
and 7 points of space from the bottom. There are seven columns with varying widths.
All content is to be bottom aligned. See figure 10.3.6.D2 and Exhibit 1.7 for reference.
Listed below are widths and formatting for each column:
Column 1: 174 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned
Column 2: 52 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 3: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 4: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 5: 71 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned with 5 point indent
Column 6: 73 points wide, [TH 5.2] right aligned with 3.5 point intent, white text on
black fill and [GR 2.2] on both sides of the column
Column 7: 38 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned with 5 point indent
DYNAMIC RULES
n/a - the content in this subsection is static.
CONTENT
Quantity, Item/Service Provided & Billing Code
Item/Service Approved?
Amount Supplier Charged
Medicare-Approved Amount
Amount Medicare Paid
Maximum You May Be Billed
See Notes Below
DME UNASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
POSITION/FORMATTING
This subsection is directly after the claims header subsection. It is full-page or 540 points
in width and 42.25 points in height. Content should have 5 points of space from the top
and 7 points of space from the bottom. There are seven columns with varying widths.
All content is to be bottom aligned. See figure 10.3.6.D2 and Exhibit 1.8 for reference.
Listed below are widths and formatting for each column:
Column 1: 174 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned
Column 2: 52 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 3: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 4: 66 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned
Column 5: 71 points wide, [TH 5.1] right aligned with 5 point indent
Column 6: 73 points wide, [TH 5.2] right aligned with 3.5 point intent, white text on
black fill and [GR 2.2] on both sides of the column
Column 7: 38 points wide, [TH 5.1] left aligned with 5 point indent
DYNAMIC RULES
n/a - the content in this subsection is static.
CONTENT
Quantity, Item/Service Provided & Billing Code
Item/Service Approved?
Amount Provider Charged
Medicare-Approved Amount
Medicare Paid You
Maximum You May Be Billed
See Notes Below
E. Claim Content Lines
The content in the claim lines is beneficiary-specific and also differs for each member of
the extended family of MSNs. See the specific content specifications below for details.
POSITION
This subsection is directly after the claim column titles subsection. It is full-page or 540
points in width and has a variable height, depending on the number of service line items
in the given claims. There are seven columns, corresponding to the column titles
subsection. All content is top aligned.
PART A INPATIENT SPECIFICATIONS
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted rule [GR 2.2] black rule
Column 1: [TB 2.1] benefit period, left aligned
Column 2: [TB 2.1] approved status, right aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] amount approved t, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
NOTE: When there is more than one service line, start with [GR 3.2] dotted rule to allow
distinction between the services by the dotted rule.
The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top and sides of the column. Subsequent
lines will have [GR 2.2] on the sides only.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is nearly entirely dynamically generated. It includes the
following content elements:
Description of Part A Inpatient Service
This column should contain the associated benefit-period start date. Language options
include:
Benefit period starting {Month DD, YYYY}
The date of service is listed with a spelled-out month, numeric day, and complete
numeric year (e.g., October 15, 2021).
If there is no active benefit period because the claims are rejected, leave this field blank.
Benefit Days Used
This column shows the number of benefit days used during the hospital or skilled nursing
facility admission, it indicates that a claim did not use benefit days because all the
beneficiary’s benefit days for the given period have been exhausted, or there was no
active benefit period because the claim was rejected. Language options include:
1 day
{#} days
none remain
none
See Exhibit 2.7 for an example of the “none remain” option.
Claim Approved?
This column indicates if a claim item was approved or denied. It also indicates if a claim
was adjusted. Language options include:
Yes
NO
Yes - adjusted
NO - adjusted
See Exhibit 2.8 for an example of an adjusted claim (this example shows a Part B MSN,
but it can be understood to also apply to other members of the extended family).
Non-Covered Charges
This column lists the amount of any claim charges that Medicare did not cover. Non-covered services will include beneficiary-liable as well as provider-liable charges. This
figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Amount Medicare Paid
This column lists the amount that Medicare paid toward the claim. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the beneficiary’s total liability for the claim item. This figure may be
up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the Notes for Claims
Above subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable.
Note indicators use capital letters, and indicators should be printed in alphabetic order,
with a comma without space preceding each indicator after the first indicator for a line
(e.g., A,B,C). Show no more than three alphabetic indicators per line. If more than three
indicators are required, print on the next line below. A maximum of five notes are
allowed per service, so no more than five note indicators should ever be listed here.
If the same message is needed for more than one claim or service line on a single page,
print the same alphabetic code each time the message is required on that page. If,
however, that same message is required on a following page, use a new indicator letter in
the appropriate alphabetical order for that page.
Continue alphabetical order from page to page - do not restart the alphabet on each new
page.
If more than 26 alphabetic codes are needed, begin using lowercase alphabetic codes
(e.g., a,b,c). If more than 52 alphabetic codes are needed, repeat using capital letters.
CONTENT
{Inpatient hospital benefit period starting Month DD, YYYY} [or] {Skilled nursing
facility benefit period starting Month DD, YYYY}
1 day [or] {#} days [or] none remain
Yes [or] NO [or] Yes - adjusted [or] NO - adjusted
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
or
[blank]
none
Yes [or] NO [or] Yes - adjusted [or] NO - adjusted
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
HOSPICE SPECIFICATIONS
See Exhibit 1.3 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted line [GR 2.2] black rule
Column 1: [TB 2.2] quantity and level of care description, left aligned
or [TB 2.] quantity and service visit description, left aligned
Column 2: [TB 2.1] approved status for level of care, right aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged for level of care, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] amount approved for level of care, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid for level of care, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum for level of care, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator for level of care, left aligned, with 5 point indent
NOTE: Columns 2 through 7 should be filled only for level of care. They should be left
blank for service visit lines.
The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top and sides of the column. Subsequent
lines will have [GR 2.2] on the sides only.
NOTE: Between level of care and service visit lines, insert [GR 5] 7 point space in
between the claim lines. There is no dotted line in between.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is entirely dynamically generated. It includes the following
content elements:
Quantity & Service Provided
This column should contain the quantity or number of level of care provided, followed by
the description of the level of care provided in bold. Then items below should contain
the quantity or number of service visit provided, followed by the description of the
service visit provided. There may be multiple service visit types per one level of care.
Whenever possible, the number of level of care and service visit provided should be
expressed as a whole number, without decimal point or trailing zero (e.g. 2, not 2.0).
Only if the number is a partial quantity, then include a decimal point and a fractional
amount, rounded to the nearest tenth (e.g. 2.5, not 2.49). Use the most-recent level of
care and service visit descriptions. Suppress the billing code.
Service Approved?
This column indicates if a claim item was approved or denied. It also indicates if a claim
was adjusted. Language options include:
Yes
NO
Yes - adjusted
NO - adjusted
See Exhibit 2.8 for an example of an adjusted claim.
Amount Provider Charged
This column lists the amount of the charge the provider submitted. This figure field has a
maximum of 11 characters, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the amount that Medicare allows for the service. This field has a
maximum of 11 characters, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Amount Medicare Paid
This column lists the amount that Medicare paid toward the claim. This field has a
maximum of 11 characters, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the beneficiary’s total liability for the claim item. This field has a
maximum of 11 characters, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the “Notes for Claims
Above” subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable.
Note indicators use capital letters, and indicators should be printed in alphabetic order,
with a comma without space preceding each indicator after the first indicator for a line
(e.g., A,B,C). Show no more than three alphabetic indicators per line. If more than three
indicators are required, print on the next line below. A maximum of nine notes are
allowed per service, so no more than nine note indicators should ever be listed here.
If the same message is needed for more than one claim or service line on a single page,
print the same alphabetic code each time the message is required on that page. If,
however, that same message is required on a following page, use a new indicator letter in
the appropriate alphabetical order for that page.
Continue alphabetical order from page to page - do not restart the alphabet on each new
page.
If more than 26 alphabetic codes are needed, begin using lowercase alphabetic codes
(e.g., a,b,c). If more than 52 alphabetic codes are needed, repeat using capital letters.
CONTENT
{Level of care description}
{Service visit description}
Yes [or] NO [or] Yes - adjusted [or] NO - adjusted
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
HOME HEALTH SPECIFICATIONS
See Exhibit 1.4 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted line [GR 2.2] black rule
Column 1: [TB 2.1] quantity and service description, left aligned
Column 2: [TB 2.1] approved status, right aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] amount approved, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top and sides of the column. Subsequent
lines will have [GR 2.2] on the sides only.
NOTE: When there is more than one service line, format [GR 3.3] dotted rule 3 in
between the claim lines.
NOTE: For multiple dates and/or providers subtitles, insert the following before
corresponding service lines(s):
[TH 5.1] date or provider information
[GR 3.3] dotted rule 3
See Exhibit 2.6 for examples of claims with these various options for dynamic column
subtitles.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is entirely dynamically generated. It includes the following
content elements:
Quantity & Service Provided
This column should contain the quantity or number of services provided, followed by the
description of the service provided.
Whenever possible, the number of services provided should be expressed as a whole
number, without decimal point or trailing zero (e.g. 2, not 2.0). Only if the number is a
partial quantity, then include a decimal point and a fractional amount, rounded to the
nearest tenth (e.g. 2.5, not 2.49).
Use the most recent consumer-friendly HCPCS (level 1)/CPT service descriptions, which
can be found on the CMS systems mainframe or at
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/MedHCPCSGenInfo/index.html. The service
description has a maximum of 100 characters. Suppress the rest if the description runs
longer.
Service Approved?
This column indicates if a claim item was approved or denied. It also indicates if a claim
was adjusted. Language options include:
Yes
NO
Yes - adjusted
NO - adjusted
See Exhibit 2.8 for an example of an adjusted claim.
Amount Provider Charged
This column lists the amount of the charge the provider submitted. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the amount that Medicare allows for the service. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Medicare Paid You
This column lists the amount that Medicare paid the beneficiary toward the unassigned
claim. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the beneficiary’s total liability for the claim item. This figure may be
up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the Notes for Claims
Above subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable.
Note indicators use capital letters, and indicators should be printed in alphabetic order,
with a comma without space preceding each indicator after the first indicator for a line
(e.g., A,B,C). Show no more than three alphabetic indicators per line. If more than three
indicators are required, print on the next line below. A maximum of nine notes are
allowed per service, so no more than nine note indicators should ever be listed here.
If the same message is needed for more than one claim or service line on a single page,
print the same alphabetic code each time the message is required on that page. If,
however, that same message is required on a following page, use a new indicator letter in
the appropriate alphabetical order for that page.
Continue alphabetical order from page to page - do not restart the alphabet on each new
page.
If more than 26 alphabetic codes are needed, begin using lowercase alphabetic codes
(e.g., a,b,c). If more than 52 alphabetic codes are needed, repeat using capital letters.
Multiple Dates and/or Providers Subtitles
If a single Part B claim includes services provided on multiple dates, or provided by
individually named providers, or both, then a dynamic date, provider, or date and
provider subtitle should be introduced into the claim body, separating the individual
claim items into clusters by date, provider, or date and provider. See Exhibit 2.6 for
examples of claims with these various options for dynamic column subtitles.
Any subtitle should run across the full width of the claim columns, but the dynamic
content is placed only in the first column.
In the case of a dynamic date subtitle, the preference is for each individual day to be
given a separate subtitle, with claim items grouped just by that one date. The date
subtitle clusters should then be listed chronologically, earliest first. If the claims data for
an item only includes a range, then that claim item can be listed under a range header,
which should be sorted chronologically by its start date. The date format follows the
same conventions outlined above in the Claim Header subsection.
In the case of separate providers listed for individual items within a claim, each provider
should be named in a different subtitle, with associated claim items for that provider
grouped underneath. The provider clusters should be listed alphabetically by provider
last name or facility name. The provider format follows the same conventions outlined
above in the Claim Header subsection.
If a single claim includes items with both different dates and different clusters, the items
should be grouped first by date, then by provider, with each listed on a separate line.
CONTENT
{Service description} ({Revenue Code})
Yes [or] NO [or] Yes - adjusted [or] NO - adjusted
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
PART B ASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
See Exhibit 1.5 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted line [GR 2.2] black rule
Column 1: [TB 2.1] service description, left aligned
Column 2: [TB 2.1] approved status, right aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] amount approved, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top and sides of the column. Subsequent
lines will have [GR 2.2] on the sides only.
NOTE: When there is more than one service line, format [GR 3.3] dotted rule 3 in
between the claim lines.
NOTE: For multiple dates and/or providers subtitles, insert the following before
corresponding service lines(s):
[TH 5.1] date or provider information
[GR 3.3] dotted rule 3
See Exhibit 2.6 for examples of claims with these various options for dynamic column
subtitles.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is entirely dynamically generated. It includes the following
content elements:
Service Provided & Billing Code
This column should contain the description of the service provided and, in parentheses,
the billing code for that service, followed by any modifier code and modifier descriptor.
Use the most recent consumer-friendly HCPCS (level 1)/CPT service descriptions, which
can be found on the CMS systems mainframe or at
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/MedHCPCSGenInfo/index.html. The service
description has a maximum of 100 characters. Suppress the rest if the description runs
longer.
For the revenue code, use standard abbreviations provided by the National Uniform
Billing Committee without changing the wording.
The revenue code may have up to four 2-character modifier codes, followed by 2
modifier descriptors. The modifier descriptors have a maximum of 30 characters.
If a procedure code modifier is present in any of the four modifier fields on the claim
detail, the following Modifier Descriptors will print:
Modifier English Spanish
80, 81, 82 Assistant surgeon Cirujano asistente
26 Professional charge Cargo profesional
TC Technical charge Cargo técnico
RR Rental Renta
Modifier English Spanish
NR Purchase Compra
RP Replacement/repair Reemplazo/arreglo
55 Care after operation Cuidado despues de operación
56 Care before operation Cuidado antes de la operación
MS Maintenance/service Mantenimiento/servicio
SG Surgery Center fee Cargo del centro de cirugía
NOTE: When a specialty 59 provider submits a claim with modifiers RP, NR, RR and
SG the Modifier Descriptors on the Medicare Summary Notice will be suppressed as they
are not applicable to the services provided.
Keep current practice of listing modifier code and modifier descriptors.
Service Approved?
This column indicates if a claim item was approved or denied. It also indicates if a claim
was adjusted. Language options include:
Yes
NO
Yes - adjusted
NO - adjusted
See Exhibit 2.8 for an example of an adjusted claim.
Amount Provider Charged
This column lists the amount of the charge the provider submitted. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the amount that Medicare allows for the service. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Amount Medicare Paid
This column lists the amount that Medicare paid toward the claim. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the beneficiary’s total liability for the claim item. This figure may be
up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the Notes for Claims
Above subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable.
Note indicators use capital letters, and indicators should be printed in alphabetic order,
with a comma without space preceding each indicator after the first indicator for a line
(e.g., A,B,C). Show no more than three alphabetic indicators per line. If more than three
indicators are required, print on the next line below. A maximum of five notes are
allowed per service, so no more than five note indicators should ever be listed here.
If the same message is needed for more than one claim or service line on a single page,
print the same alphabetic code each time the message is required on that page. If,
however, that same message is required on a following page, use a new indicator letter in
the appropriate alphabetical order for that page.
Continue alphabetical order from page to page - do not restart the alphabet on each new
page.
If more than 26 alphabetic codes are needed, begin using lowercase alphabetic codes
(e.g., a,b,c). If more than 52 alphabetic codes are needed, repeat using capital letters.
Multiple Dates and/or Providers Subtitles
If a single Part B claim includes services provided on multiple dates, or provided by
individually named providers, or both, then a dynamic date, provider, or date and
provider subtitle should be introduced into the claim body, separating the individual
claim items into clusters by date, provider, or date and provider. See Exhibit 2.6 for
examples of claims with these various options for dynamic column subtitles.
Any subtitle should run across the full width of the claim columns, but the dynamic
content is placed only in the first column.
In the case of a dynamic date subtitle, the preference is for each individual day to be
given a separate subtitle, with claim items grouped just by that one date. The date
subtitle clusters should then be listed chronologically, earliest first. If the claims data for
an item only includes a range, then that claim item can be listed under a range header,
which should be sorted chronologically by its start date. The date format follows the
same conventions outlined above in the Claim Header subsection.
In the case of separate providers listed for individual items within a claim, each provider
should be named in a different subtitle, with associated claim items for that provider
grouped underneath. The provider clusters should be listed alphabetically by provider
last name or facility name. The provider format follows the same conventions outlined
above in the Claim Header subsection.
If a single claim includes items with both different dates and different clusters, the items
should be grouped first by date, then by provider, with each listed on a separate line.
CONTENT
{Service description} ({Revenue Code})
Yes [or] NO [or] Yes - adjusted [or] NO - adjusted
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
PART B UNASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
See figure 10.3.6.E2 or Exhibit 1.7 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted line [GR 2.2] black rule
Column 1: [TB 2.1] service description, left aligned
Column 2: [TB 2.1] approved status, right aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] amount approved, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top and sides of the column. Subsequent
lines will have [GR 2.2] on the sides only.
NOTE: When there is more than one service line, format [GR 3.3] dotted rule 3 in
between the claim lines.
NOTE: For multiple dates and/or providers subtitles, insert the following before
corresponding service lines(s):
[TH 5.1] date or provider information
[GR 3.3] dotted rule 3
See Exhibit 2.6 for examples of claims with these various options for dynamic column
subtitles.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is entirely dynamically generated. It includes the following
content elements:
Service Provided & Billing Code
This column should contain the description of the service provided and, in parentheses,
the billing code for that service, followed by any modifier code and modifier descriptor.
Use the most recent consumer-friendly HCPCS (level 1)/CPT service descriptions, which
can be found on the CMS systems mainframe or at
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/MedHCPCSGenInfo/index.html. The service
description has a maximum of 100 characters. Suppress the rest if the description runs
longer.
For the revenue code, use standard abbreviations provided by the National Uniform
Billing Committee without changing the wording.
The revenue code may have up to four 2-character modifier codes, followed by 2
modifier descriptors. The modifier descriptors have a maximum of 30 characters.
If a procedure code modifier is present in any of the four modifier fields on the claim
detail, the following Modifier Descriptors will print:
Modifier English Spanish
80, 81, 82 Assistant surgeon Cirujano asistente
26 Professional charge Cargo profesional
TC Technical charge Cargo técnico
RR Rental Renta
NR Purchase Compra
RP Replacement/repair Reemplazo/arreglo
55 Care after operation Cuidado despues de operación
56 Care before operation Cuidado antes de la operación
MS Maintenance/service Mantenimiento/servicio
SG Surgery Center fee Cargo del centro de cirugía
NOTE: When a specialty 59 provider submits a claim with modifiers RP, NR, RR and
SG the Modifier Descriptors on the Medicare Summary Notice will be suppressed as they
are not applicable to the services provided.
Keep current practice of listing modifier code and modifier descriptors.
Service Approved?
This column indicates if a claim item was approved or denied. It also indicates if a claim
was adjusted. Language options include:
Yes
NO
Yes - adjusted
NO - adjusted
See Exhibit 2.8 for an example of an adjusted claim.
Amount Provider Charged
This column lists the amount of the charge the provider submitted. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the amount that Medicare allows for the service. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Medicare Paid You
This column lists the amount that Medicare paid the beneficiary toward the unassigned
claim. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the beneficiary’s total liability for the claim item. This figure may be
up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the Notes for Claims
Above subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable.
Note indicators use capital letters, and indicators should be printed in alphabetic order,
with a comma without space preceding each indicator after the first indicator for a line
(e.g., A,B,C). Show no more than three alphabetic indicators per line. If more than three
indicators are required, print on the next line below. A maximum of five notes are
allowed per service, so no more than five note indicators should ever be listed here.
If the same message is needed for more than one claim or service line on a single page,
print the same alphabetic code each time the message is required on that page. If,
however, that same message is required on a following page, use a new indicator letter in
the appropriate alphabetical order for that page.
Continue alphabetical order from page to page - do not restart the alphabet on each new
page.
If more than 26 alphabetic codes are needed, begin using lowercase alphabetic codes
(e.g., a,b,c). If more than 52 alphabetic codes are needed, repeat using capital letters.
Multiple Dates and/or Providers Subtitles
If a single Part B claim includes services provided on multiple dates, or provided by
individually named providers, or both, then a dynamic date, provider, or date and
provider subtitle should be introduced into the claim body, separating the individual
claim items into clusters by date, provider, or date and provider. See Exhibit 2.6 for
examples of claims with these various options for dynamic column subtitles.
Any subtitle should run across the full width of the claim columns, but the dynamic
content is placed only in the first column.
In the case of a dynamic date subtitle, the preference is for each individual day to be
given a separate subtitle, with claim items grouped just by that one date. The date
subtitle clusters should then be listed chronologically, earliest first. If the claims data for
an item only includes a range, then that claim item can be listed under a range header,
which should be sorted chronologically by its start date. The date format follows the
same conventions outlined above in the Claim Header subsection.
In the case of separate providers listed for individual items within a claim, each provider
should be named in a different subtitle, with associated claim items for that provider
grouped underneath. The provider clusters should be listed alphabetically by provider
last name or facility name. The provider format follows the same conventions outlined
above in the Claim Header subsection.
If a single claim includes items with both different dates and different clusters, the items
should be grouped first by date, then by provider, with each listed on a separate line.
CONTENT
{Service description} ({Revenue Code})
Yes [or] NO [or] Yes - adjusted [or] NO - adjusted
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
‘B OF A’ SPECIFICATIONS
See Exhibit 1.2 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted line [GR 2.2] black rule
Column 1: [TB 2.1] service description, left aligned
Column 2: [TB 2.1] approved status, right aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] amount approved t, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top and sides of the column. Subsequent
lines will have [GR 2.2] on the sides only.
NOTE: When there is more than one service line, insert [GR 5] 7 point space in between
the claim lines. There is no dotted line in between.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is entirely dynamically generated. It includes the following
content elements:
Service Provided & Billing Code
This column should contain the description of the service provided and, in parentheses,
the billing code for that service, followed by any modifier code and modifier descriptor.
Use the most recent consumer-friendly HCPCS (level 1)/CPT service descriptions, which
can be found on the CMS systems mainframe or at
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/MedHCPCSGenInfo/index.html. The service
description has a maximum of 100 characters. Suppress the rest if the description runs
longer.
For the revenue code, use standard abbreviations provided by the National Uniform
Billing Committee without changing the wording.
Service Approved?
This column indicates if a claim item was approved or denied. It also indicates if a claim
was adjusted. Language options include:
Yes
NO
Yes - adjusted
NO - adjusted
See Exhibit 2.8 for an example of an adjusted claim (this example shows a Part B MSN,
but it can be understood to also apply to other members of the extended family).
Amount Facility Charged
This column lists the amount of the charge the outpatient facility submitted. This figure
may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the amount that Medicare allows for the service. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Amount Medicare Paid
This column lists the amount that Medicare paid toward the claim. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the beneficiary’s total liability for the claim item. This figure may be
up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the Notes for Claims
Above subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable.
Note indicators use capital letters, and indicators should be printed in alphabetic order,
with a comma without space preceding each indicator after the first indicator for a line
(e.g., A,B,C). Show no more than three alphabetic indicators per line. If more than three
indicators are required, print on the next line below. A maximum of nine notes are
allowed per service, so no more than nine note indicators should ever be listed here.
If the same message is needed for more than one claim or service line on a single page,
print the same alphabetic code each time the message is required on that page. If,
however, that same message is required on a following page, use a new indicator letter in
the appropriate alphabetical order for that page.
Continue alphabetical order from page to page - do not restart the alphabet on each new
page.
If more than 26 alphabetic codes are needed, begin using lowercase alphabetic codes
(e.g., a,b,c). If more than 52 alphabetic codes are needed, repeat using capital letters.
CONTENT
{Service description} ({Revenue Code})
Yes [or] NO [or] Yes - adjusted [or] NO - adjusted
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
DME ASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
See Exhibit 1.7 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted line [GR 2.2] black rule
Column 1: [TB 2.1] quantity and item/service description, left aligned
Column 2: [TB 2.1] approved status, right aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] amount approved, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top and sides of the column. Subsequent
lines will have [GR 2.2] on the sides only.
NOTE: When there is more than one service line, insert [GR 5] 7 point space in between
the claim lines. There is no dotted line in between.
NOTE: For multiple dates subtitle, insert the following before corresponding service
lines(s):
[TH 5.1] date or provider information
[GR 5] space after
See Exhibit 2.6 for examples of claims with these various options for dynamic column
subtitles.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is entirely dynamically generated. It includes the following
content elements:
Quantity, Item/Service Provided & Billing Code
This column should contain the quantity or number of services provided, the description
of the service provided and, in parentheses, the billing code for that service, followed by
any modifier code and modifier descriptor.
Whenever possible, the number of services provided should be expressed as a whole
number, without decimal point or trailing zero (e.g. 2, not 2.0). Only if the number is a
partial quantity, then include a decimal point and a fractional amount, rounded to the
nearest tenth (e.g. 2.5, not 2.49).
Use the most recent consumer-friendly HCPCS (level 1)/CPT service descriptions, which
can be found on the CMS systems mainframe or at
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/MedHCPCSGenInfo/index.html. The service
description has a maximum of 100 characters. Suppress the rest if the description runs
longer.
Item/Service Approved?
This column indicates if a claim item or service was approved or denied. It also indicates
if a claim was adjusted. Language options include:
Yes
NO
Yes - adjusted
NO - adjusted
See Exhibit 2.8 for an example of an adjusted claim (this example shows a Part B MSN,
but it can be understood to also apply to other members of the extended family).
Amount Provider Charged
This column lists the amount of the charge the provider submitted. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the amount that Medicare allows for the service. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Amount Medicare Paid
This column lists the amount that Medicare paid toward the claim. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Maximum You May Be Billed
The first line of claim will have [GR 2.2] on top and sides of the column. Subsequent
lines will have [GR 2.2] on the sides only.
This column lists the beneficiary’s total liability for the claim item. This figure may be
up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the Notes for Claims
Above subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable.
Note indicators use capital letters, and indicators should be printed in alphabetic order,
with a comma without space preceding each indicator after the first indicator for a line
(e.g., A,B,C). Show no more than three alphabetic indicators per line. If more than three
indicators are required, print on the next line below. A maximum of five notes are
allowed per service, so no more than five note indicators should ever be listed here.
If the same message is needed for more than one claim or service line on a single page,
print the same alphabetic code each time the message is required on that page. If,
however, that same message is required on a following page, use a new indicator letter in
the appropriate alphabetical order for that page.
Continue alphabetical order from page to page - do not restart the alphabet on each new
page.
If more than 26 alphabetic codes are needed, begin using lowercase alphabetic codes
(e.g., a,b,c). If more than 52 alphabetic codes are needed, repeat using capital letters.
Multiple Dates Subtitles
If a single claim includes services provided on multiple dates, then a dynamic date
subtitle should be introduced into the claim body, separating the individual claim items
into clusters by date. See Exhibit 2.6 for examples of claims with these various options
for dynamic column subtitles.
Any subtitle should run across the full width of the claim columns, but the dynamic
content is placed only in the first column.
The preference is for each individual day to be given a separate subtitle, with claim items
grouped just by that one date. The date subtitle clusters should then be listed
chronologically, earliest first. If the claims data for an item only includes a range, then
that claim item can be listed under a range header, which should be sorted
chronologically by its start date. The date format follows the same conventions outlined
above in the Claim Header subsection.
CONTENT
{Item or Service description} ({Revenue Code})
Yes [or] NO [or] Yes - adjusted [or] NO - adjusted
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
DME UNASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
See Exhibit 1.8 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted line [GR 2.2] black rule
Column 1: [TB 2.1] quantity and item/service description, left aligned
Column 2: [TB 2.1] approved status, right aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] amount approved, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top and sides of the column. Subsequent
lines will have [GR 2.2] on the sides only.
NOTE: When there is more than one service line, insert [GR 5] 7 point space in between
the claim lines. There is no dotted line in between.
NOTE: For multiple dates subtitle, insert the following before corresponding service
lines(s):
[TH 5.1] date or provider information
[GR 5] space after
See Exhibit 2.6 for examples of claims with these various options for dynamic column
subtitles.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is entirely dynamically generated. It includes the following
content elements:
Quantity, Item/Service Provided & Billing Code
This column should contain the quantity or number of services provided, the description
of the service provided and, in parentheses, the billing code for that service, followed by
any modifier code and modifier descriptor.
Whenever possible, the number of services provided should be expressed as a whole
number, without decimal point or trailing zero (e.g. 2, not 2.0). Only if the number is a
partial quantity, then include a decimal point and a fractional amount, rounded to the
nearest tenth (e.g. 2.5, not 2.49).
Use the most recent consumer-friendly HCPCS (level 1)/CPT service descriptions, the
long descriptions for level 2, which can be found on the CMS systems mainframe or at
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/MedHCPCSGenInfo/index.html. The service
description has a maximum of 100 characters. Suppress the rest if the description runs
longer.
Item/Service Approved?
This column indicates if a claim item was approved or denied. It also indicates if a claim
was adjusted. Language options include:
Yes
NO
Yes - adjusted
NO - adjusted
See Exhibit 2.8 for an example of an adjusted claim (this example shows a Part B MSN,
but it can be understood to also apply to other members of the extended family).
Amount Provider Charged
This column lists the amount of the charge the provider submitted. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the amount that Medicare allows for the service. This figure may be up
to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Medicare Paid You
This column lists the amount that Medicare paid the beneficiary toward the unassigned
claim. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the beneficiary’s total liability for the claim item. This figure may be
up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the Notes for Claims
Above subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable.
Note indicators use capital letters, and indicators should be printed in alphabetic order,
with a comma without space preceding each indicator after the first indicator for a line
(e.g., A,B,C). Show no more than three alphabetic indicators per line. If more than three
indicators are required, print on the next line below. A maximum of five notes are
allowed per service, so no more than five note indicators should ever be listed here.
If the same message is needed for more than one claim or service line on a single page,
print the same alphabetic code each time the message is required on that page. If,
however, that same message is required on a following page, use a new indicator letter in
the appropriate alphabetical order for that page.
Continue alphabetical order from page to page - do not restart the alphabet on each new
page.
If more than 26 alphabetic codes are needed, begin using lowercase alphabetic codes
(e.g., a,b,c). If more than 52 alphabetic codes are needed, repeat using capital letters.
Multiple Dates Subtitles
If a single claim includes services provided on multiple dates, then a dynamic date
subtitle should be introduced into the claim body, separating the individual claim items
into clusters by date. See Exhibit 2.6 for examples of claims with these various options
for dynamic column subtitles.
Any subtitle should run across the full width of the claim columns, but the dynamic
content is placed only in the first column.
The preference is for each individual day to be given a separate subtitle, with claim items
grouped just by that one date. The date subtitle clusters should then be listed
chronologically, earliest first. If the claims data for an item only includes a range, then
that claim item can be listed under a range header, which should be sorted
chronologically by its start date. The date format follows the same conventions outlined
above in the Claim Header subsection.
CONTENT
{Service description} ({Revenue Code})
Yes [or] NO [or] Yes - adjusted [or] NO - adjusted
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
F. Claim Total Line
The Claim Total Line subsection is the default subsection to follow the Claim Content
Lines subsection. If a single claim is splitting across pages, suppress this subsection and
replace with the continuation footer instead. Each claim will have only one instance of
claim total line. Reference section I. Breaking Claims - Continuation Footer for
specifications regarding the alternate option.
POSITION
This subsection is directly after the claim content lines subsection with fixed content area.
It is full-page or 540 points in width and 21 points in height. There are six columns. The
five right-most columns correspond to the columns in the Claims Content Lines
subsection; the first column, containing the claim number, is equivalent in width to the
first and second columns in the Claims Content Lines subsection. All content is to be top
aligned.
PART A INPATIENT SPECIFICATIONS
See Exhibit 1.1 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted rule [GR 2.2] black rule
Columns 1-2: [TB 2.2] claim number, left aligned
Column 3: (blank)
Column 4: [TB 2.1] non-covered total, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid total, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum total, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
NOTE: The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on both sides and the bottom of the
column as a highlight.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is nearly entirely dynamically generated. It includes the
following content elements:
Claim Number
This column lists the control number for the claim, preceded by a static text phrase:
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
Insert dashes in the control number as indicated by the system.
Total of Non-Covered Charges
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above for any claim charges that
Medicare did not cover. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Amount Medicare Paid
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above that Medicare paid toward the
claim. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero. If the field has more than 11 characters, replace with
“see note” and list the amount in the notes.
Total Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above showing the beneficiary’s
liability for the claim item. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero. If the field has more than 11 characters, replace with
“see note” and list the amount in the notes.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the “Notes for Claims
Above” subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable. See the
description in the “Claim Content Lines” specifications for detailed instructions. A
maximum of six notes are allowed per total line.
CONTENT
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
HOSPICE AND HOME HEALTH SPECIFICATIONS
See Exhibit 1.3 and Exhibit 1.4 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted rule [GR 2.2] black rule
Columns 1-2: [TB 2.2] claim number, left aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged total, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] approved total, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid total, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum total, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
NOTE: The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top, bottom, and both sides of
the column as a highlight.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is nearly entirely dynamically generated. It includes the
following content elements:
Claim Number
This column lists the claim number for the claim, preceded by a static text phrase:
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
Insert dashes in the claim number as indicated by the system.
Total Amount Provider Charged
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above of the charges the provider
submitted. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero. If the field has more than 11 characters, replace with
“see note” and list the amount in the notes.
Total Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the sum of the line-items amounts above for what Medicare allows for
the service. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero. If the field has more than 11 characters, replace with
“see note” and list the amount in the notes.
Total Amount Medicare Paid
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above for what Medicare paid toward
the claim. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero. If the field has more than 11 characters, replace with
“see note” and list the amount in the notes.
Total Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above showing the beneficiary’s
liability for the claim item. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero. If the field has more than 11 characters, replace with
“see note” and list the amount in the notes.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the “Notes for Claims
Above” subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable. See the
description in the “Claim Content Lines” specifications for detailed instructions. A
maximum of nine notes are allowed per total line.
CONTENT
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
PART B ASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
See Figure 10.3.6.F2 and Exhibit 1.5 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted rule [GR 2.2] black rule
Columns 1-2: [TB 2.2] claim number, left aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged total, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] approved total, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid total, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum total, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
NOTE: The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top, bottom, and both sides of
the column as a highlight.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is nearly entirely dynamically generated. It includes the
following content elements:
Claim Number
This column lists the claim number for the claim, preceded by a static text phrase:
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
Insert dashes in the claim number as indicated by the system.
Total Amount Provider Charged
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above of the charges the provider
submitted. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the sum of the line-items amounts above for what Medicare allows for
the service. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Amount Medicare Paid
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above for what Medicare paid toward
the claim. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above showing the beneficiary’s
liability for the claim item. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the “Notes for Claims
Above” subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable. See the
description in the “Claim Content Lines” specifications for detailed instructions. A
maximum of six notes are allowed per total line.
CONTENT
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
PART B UNASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
See figure 10.3.6.F2 or Exhibit 1.6 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted rule [GR 2.2] black rule
Columns 1-2: [TB 2.2] claim number, left aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged total, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] approved total, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid total, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum total, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
NOTE: The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top, bottom, and both sides of
the column as a highlight.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is nearly entirely dynamically generated. It includes the
following content elements:
Claim Number
This column lists the claim number for the claim, preceded by a static text phrase:
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
Insert dashes in the claim number as indicated by the system.
Total Amount Provider Charged
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above of the charges the provider
submitted. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the sum of the line-items amounts above for what Medicare allows for
the service. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Amount Medicare Paid You
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above for what Medicare paid the
beneficiary toward the claim. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above showing the beneficiary’s
liability for the claim item. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the “Notes for Claims
Above” subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable. See the
description in the “Claim Content Lines” specifications for detailed instructions. A
maximum of six notes are allowed per total line.
CONTENT
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
‘B OF A’ SPECIFICATIONS
See Exhibit 1.2 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted rule [GR 2.2] black rule
Columns 1-2: [TB 2.2] claim number, left aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged total, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] approved total, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid total, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum total, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
NOTE: The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top, bottom, and both sides of
the column as a highlight.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is nearly entirely dynamically generated. It includes the
following content elements:
Claim Number
This column lists the claim number for the claim, preceded by a static text phrase:
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
Insert dashes in the claim number as indicated by the system.
Total Amount Facility Charged
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above of the charges the facility
submitted. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero. If the field has more than 11 characters, replace with
“see note” and list the amount in the notes.
Total Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the sum of the line-items amounts above for what Medicare allows for
the service. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero. If the field has more than 11 characters, replace with
“see note” and list the amount in the notes.
Total Amount Medicare Paid
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above for what Medicare paid toward
the claim. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero. If the field has more than 11 characters, replace with
“see note” and list the amount in the notes.
Total Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above showing the beneficiary’s
liability for the claim item. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero. If the field has more than 11 characters, replace with
“see note” and list the amount in the notes.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the “Notes for Claims
Above” subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable. See the
description in the “Claim Content Lines” specifications for detailed instructions. A
maximum of nine notes are allowed per total line.
CONTENT
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
DME ASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
See figure 10.3.6.F3 or Exhibit 1.7 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted rule [GR 2.2] black rule
Columns 1-2: [TB 2.2] claim number, left aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged total, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] approved total, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid total, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum total, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
NOTE: The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top, bottom, and both sides of
the column as a highlight.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is nearly entirely dynamically generated. It includes the
following content elements:
Claim Number
This column lists the claim number for the claim, preceded by a static text phrase:
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
Insert dashes in the claim number as indicated by the system.
Total Amount Supplier Charged
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above of the charges the supplier
submitted. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the sum of the line-items amounts above for what Medicare allows for
the item or service. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Amount Medicare Paid
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above for what Medicare paid toward
the claim. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above showing the beneficiary’s
liability for the claim item. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the Notes for Claims
Above subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable. See the
description in the Claim Content Lines specifications for detailed instructions. Note that
the Claim Total Line differs from the Claim Content Lines in regards to claim notes: A
maximum of three notes are allowed per total line, rather than the five notes allowed for a
content line. No more than three note indicators should ever be listed here.
CONTENT
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
DME UNASSIGNED SPECIFICATIONS
See figure 10.3.6.F2 or Exhibit 1.8 for layout reference.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted rule [GR 2.2] black rule
Columns 1-2: [TB 2.2] claim number, left aligned
Column 3: [TB 2.1] amount charged total, right aligned
Column 4: [TB 2.1] approved total, right aligned
Column 5: [TB 2.1] amount paid total, right aligned, with 5 point indent
Column 6: [TB 2.2] maximum total, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: [TB 2.2] note indicator, left aligned, with 5 point indent
NOTE: The first line of column 6 will have [GR 2.2] on top, bottom, and both sides of
the column as a highlight.
DYNAMIC RULES
The content in this section is nearly entirely dynamically generated. It includes the
following content elements:
Claim Number
This column lists the claim number for the claim, preceded by a static text phrase:
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
Insert dashes in the claim number as indicated by the system.
Total Amount Supplier Charged
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above of the charges the supplier
submitted. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Medicare-Approved Amount
This column lists the sum of the line-items amounts above for what Medicare allows for
the item or service. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Amount Medicare Paid You
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above for what Medicare paid the
beneficiary toward the claim. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
Total Maximum You May Be Billed
This column lists the sum of the line-item amounts above showing the beneficiary’s
liability for the claim item. This figure may be up to eight digits long, including cents:
${###,###.##}
Insert a comma between the thousands’ digit and the hundreds’ digit of any four-figure or
higher amount. Use $0.00 for zero.
See Notes Below
This column displays indicators that refer to explanations listed in the Notes for Claims
Above subsection, which is printed at the bottom of the page when applicable. See the
description in the Claim Content Lines specifications for detailed instructions. Note that
the Claim Total Line differs from the Claim Content Lines in regards to claim notes: A
maximum of three notes are allowed per total line, rather than the five notes allowed for a
content line. No more than three note indicators should ever be listed here.
CONTENT
Total for Claim #{Claim Number}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
${###,###.##}
{NOTE INDICATOR(S)}
G. Notes for Claims Above
This subsection is dynamically generated when any of the claim line items on the page
has an explanatory note. Note that the notes are limited to only those claim items on each
page. See Exhibit 2.9, Exhibit 2.10, Exhibit 2.11, and Exhibit 2.12 for multiple examples
of the relationship between claims data and claim notes.
POSITION
This subsection is built dynamically from bottom up in relation to the claim section
above. It is full-page or 540 points in width with a variable height depending on the
content length. Indent in 16 points from the right margin to start notes text.
There should be a minimum of 12 points space between the top of this subsection and
Claim Total Line subsection. If there is a continuation box, see next subsection, 10.3.6.I,
for spacing specifications.
FORMATTING
[GR 2] black rule
[TB 2.2] subsection header
[GR 4.2] space after
[TB 2.2] alphabetic note indicator(s) [TB 1.1] note body text
NOTE: If there are multiple notes, insert [GR 4.2] space before the note indicator and
body text.
DYNAMIC RULES
This subsection is dynamically generated when any of the claim line items on the page is
linked to an explanatory note. If there are no messages to be printed, suppress the entire
Notes for Claims Above subsection. Do not print the Notes for Claims Above subsection
without at least one complete message following it on the same page.
The section includes three elements:
Static Subsection Header
See the content section below for this language.
Note Indicator(s)
See the description in the Claim Content Lines specifications for detailed instructions on
the generation of the alphabetic note indicators. Those instructions should be followed
here, with the exception that each individual note indicator should be placed on a separate
line.
List the note indicators in alphabetic order.
Identical notes should not be repeated. For example, even if the note indicator “F”
appears on multiple occasions in the claim lines on the page, the F indicator and the
explanatory note linked to F should only appear once in this section.
Explanatory Note
Each note indicator should be followed by an explanatory note relating to the claim data
on the page. These explanatory notes are linked to the claim items in the system, and a
complete list of the note text is available on the CMS website at:
http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/MSN/index.html.
CONTENT
Notes for Claims Above
{Note Indicator(s)} {Explanatory Note(s)}
H. Continued Claims - Continuation Box
This section is dynamically generated when the claims continue on the next page or a
claim is split across the page. See Exhibit 2.9, Exhibit 2.10, Exhibit 2.11, and Exhibit
2.12 for multiple examples of continuing claims.
POSITION
This element is fixed in size, 84 points in width and 18 points in height. The white type
and glyph arrow are centered horizontally and vertically within the black filled box. The
horizontal position is fixed, but the vertical position is dynamic. The element is right
aligned on top right of the Notes for Claims Above subsection.
FORMATTING
[TB 2.2] Continued [GL 9] arrow, right aligned, white on black fill
DYNAMIC RULES
If the claim above splits across pages, also include the continued footer at the bottom of
the claim in addition to this element.
CONTENT
Continued [arrow glyph]
I. Breaking Claims - Continuation Footer
This section is dynamically generated when a claim is split across the page. When there
is a split, include this subsection instead of the Claim Total Line subsection. The
specifications of the columns are the same, dependent on MSN type, with dynamic claim
number and static text. See Exhibit 2.9, Exhibit 2.10, Exhibit 2.11, and Exhibit 2.12 for
multiple examples of continuing claims.
POSITION
This subsection is directly after the claim content lines subsection with fixed content area.
It is full-page or 540 points in width and 21 points in height. There are six columns. The
five right-most columns correspond to the column sizes in the Claims Content Lines
subsection; the first column, containing the claim number, is equivalent in width to the
first and second columns in the Claims Content Lines subsection. All content is to be top
aligned.
FORMATTING
[GR 3.2] dotted rule [GR 2.2] black rule
Columns 1-2: [TB 2.2] claim number, left aligned
Column 3: (blank)
Column 4: (blank)
Column 5: (blank)
Column 6: [TB 2.2] continued tag, right aligned, with 3.5 point indent
Column 7: (blank)
NOTE: There are no black rules to highlight Column 6 as the Claim Total Line
subsection.
DYNAMIC RULES
Repeat at the bottom of the claim as needed if the Claim Total Line subsection is not on
the page.
CONTENT
Claim #{Claim Number}
(continued)
J. Breaking Claims - Continuation Header
This section is dynamically generated when a claim is split across two or more pages.
When there is a split, include this subsection on subsequent pages at the top of the page
before continuing the claims followed by the Claim Column Titles subsection and Claim
Content Lines subsection. See Exhibit 2.9, Exhibit 2.10, Exhibit 2.11, and Exhibit 2.12
for multiple examples of continuing claims.
POSITION
This subsection is directly after the page header. It is fixed in size, full-page or 540
points in width and 25 points in height.
FORMATTING
[GR 2.1] black rule
[TB 2.2] date / provider continued…
[GR 3.4] dotted rule w/ space before
DYNAMIC RULES
Repeat header on subsequent pages as needed if the Claim Total Line subsection is not on
the page.
PART A INPATIENT AND‘B OF A’ SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
{Date of Service} / {Facility name} continued…
HOSPICE, HOME HEALTH AND PART B (ASSIGNED AND UNASSIGNED)
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
{Date of Service} / {Provider name} continued…
DME (ASSIGNED AND UNASSIGNED) SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENT
{Date of Service} / {Supplier name} continued…
History
(Rev. 12712; Issued:07-11-24; Effective:01-01-25; Implementation: 01-06-25)
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-25
- Edition
- iom-2026-08-25
- Content hash
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