What is Types of Service?
In medical billing, a patient’s medical record is submitted and followed up on insurance claims. This medical record contains information on any treatments, or procedures done during the visit to a hospital or clinic. A percentage of the visit to the doctor is paid for by the insurance company with the help of medical billing. Medical billing consists of service codes that represent the type of service rendered from a healthcare specialist. Here is a list of common codes.
Type of Service Codes
01 – Medical Care
02 – Surgery
03 – Consultation
04 – Diagnostic X-Ray
05 – Diagnostic Lan
06 – Radiation Therapy
07 – Anesthesia
08 – Surgical Assistance
09 – Other Medical
10 – Blood Charges
11 – Used DME
12 – DME Purchase
13 – ASC Facility
14 – Renal Supplies in the Home
15 – Alternate Method Dialysis Equipment
16 – CRD Equipment
17 – Pre-Admission Testing
18 – DME Rental
19 – Pneumonia Vaccin
20 – Second Surgical Opinion
21 – Third Surgical Opinion
99 – Other (e.g. prescription drugs)
