What does the SERV. UNITS field denote on a line item?

What does the SERV. UNITS field denote on a line item?

• A. The units used in the revenue code; may be days, times treated, or fluids
• B. The patient's age
• C. The hospital room number
• D. The physician license number

Answer: (A)

Serv. Units shows the quantity of the billed service for that line item. It quantifies what was provided, using the unit defined by the revenue code on that line. For example, hospital room charges may use days as units, therapy services may use the number of visits or hours, and medications or infusions may use the amount dispensed (such as vials or milliliters). This field works with the unit price to determine the charge and subsequent reimbursement. It isn’t related to the patient’s age, the room number, or the physician’s license.

Serv. Units shows the quantity of the billed service for that line item. It quantifies what was provided, using the unit defined by the revenue code on that line. For example, hospital room charges may use days as units, therapy services may use the number of visits or hours, and medications or infusions may use the amount dispensed (such as vials or milliliters). This field works with the unit price to determine the charge and subsequent reimbursement. It isn’t related to the patient’s age, the room number, or the physician’s license.