Common use of Incomplete Data For Last Menstrual Period Clause in Contracts

Incomplete Data For Last Menstrual Period. As outlined in ODJFS Encounter Data Specifications, the last menstrual period (LMP) field is a required encounter data field. It is discussed in Item 14 of the “HCFA 1500 Billing Instructions.” The date of the LMP is essential for calculating the clinical performance measures and allows the ODJFS to adjust performance expectations for the length of a pregnancy. The occurrence code and date fields on the UB-92, which are “optional” fields, can also be used to submit the date of the LMP. These fields are described in Items 32a & b, 33a & b, 34a & b, 35a & b of the “Inpatient Hospital” and “Outpatient Hospital UB-92 Claim Form Instructions.” An occurrence code value of ‘10’ indicates that a LMP date was provided. The actual date of the LMP would be given in the ‘Occurrence Date’ field.

Incomplete Data For Last Menstrual Period. As outlined in ODJFS Encounter Data Specifications, the last menstrual period (LMP) field is a required encounter data field. It is discussed in Item 14 of the “"HCFA 1500 Billing Instructions.” " The date of the LMP is essential for calculating the clinical performance measures and allows the ODJFS to adjust performance expectations for the length of a pregnancy. The occurrence code and date fields on the UB-92, which are “"optional” " fields, can also be used to submit the date of the LMP. These fields are described in Items 32a & b, b. 33a & b, 34a & b, 35a & b of the “"Inpatient Hospital” " and “"Outpatient Hospital UB-92 Claim Form Instructions.” " An occurrence code value of ‘'10’ ' indicates that a LMP date was provided. The actual date of the LMP would be given in the ‘'Occurrence Date’ ' field.