Box 31-34 Occurrence Code/Date

Box Definition 

The occurrence code and the date field define a significant event associated with the bill that affects the payer's processing (e.g., accident, employment-related, etc.).

The provider enters code(s) and associated date(s) defining specific event(s) relating to this billing period.

In Kipu RCM

A Claim Form Rule is required to apply Occurrence Codes to a patient's claim. Let's review how to update Box 31-34 in the RCM!

• To populate Box 31-34, you'll need to select the Occurrence Code and Occurrence Code Date on the Treatment Episode. For more information on updating the occurrence information, click here. 
• Click here for guidelines on creating the required Claim Form Rule to add Occurrence Codes. 
• Occurrence Codes can be added to a claim before submitting it using our Claim Edits feature. To learn more about this feature, click here.

EDI Loop and Segment

Loop 2300, Segment HI BH. For additional information on loops and segments, click here.