Florida Administrative Code
59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
59B - Cost Management and Control
Chapter 59B-9 - PATIENT DATA COLLECTION, AMBULATORY SURGERY AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Section 59B-9.038 - Ambulatory Data Elements, Codes and Standards
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
All data elements and data element codes listed below shall be reported. All facilities submitting data in compliance with Rules 59B-9.030 through 59B-9.039, F.A.C., shall report the following required data elements as stipulated by the Agency.
(1) AHCA Facility Number. An identification number assigned by the Agency for reporting purposes. The number must match the facility number recorded on the header record. A valid identification number must be between one (1) digit and eight (8) digits. A required entry.
(2) Patient Control Number. An alpha-numeric code containing standard letters or numbers assigned by the facility as a unique identifier for each record submitted in the reporting period to facilitate retrieval of individual's account of services (accounts receivable) containing the financial billing records and any postings of payment. The 'Patient Control Number' is defined as 'Record id' in the schema. Up to twenty four (24) characters. Duplicate patient control numbers are not permitted. The facility must maintain a key list to locate actual records upon request by the Agency. A required field.
(3) Medical or Health Record Number. An alpha-numeric code assigned to the patient's medical or health record by the facility. The medical/health record number references a file that contains the history of treatment. It should not be substituted for the Patient Control Number which is the financial record associated with a visit. Up to twenty four (24) characters. A required field.
(4) Patient Social Security Number. The social security number (SSN) of the patient. A nine digit field to facilitate retrieval of individual case records, to be used to track multiple patient visits, and for medical research. Reporting 777777777 is acceptable for those patients where efforts to obtain the SSN have been unsuccessful or the patient is under two (2) years of age and does not have a SSN or for patients who are non-U.S. citizens who have not been issued SSNs. If only the last four digits of a patients SSN are known, report 77777XXXX where XXXX represent the last known four digits of the patient SSN. The last four digit SSN format must be used only when the full SSN is unknown and not as a substitute for all nine digit SSN's. A required entry.
(5) Patient Ethnicity. Self-designated by the patient, patient's parent or guardian. Use "Unknown" where efforts to obtain the information from the patient or from the patient's parent or guardian have been unsuccessful. The patient's ethnic background shall be reported as one choice from the following list of alternatives. A required entry. Must be a two (2) digit code as follows:
(6) Patient Race. Self-designated by the patient, patient's parent or guardian. Use "Unknown" where efforts to obtain the information from the patient or from the patient's parent or guardian have been unsuccessful. The patient's racial background shall be reported as one choice from the following list of alternatives. A required entry. Must be a one (1) digit code as follows:
(7) Patient Birth Date. The date of birth of the patient. A ten character field in the format YYYY-MM-DD where MM represents the numbered months of the year from 1 to 12, DD represents numbered days of the month from 1 to 31, and YYYY represents the year in four digits. Unknown birthdates should use the default of 1880-01-01 where efforts to obtain the patient's birth date have been unsuccessful. A birth date after the patient visit ending date is not permitted. A required entry.
(8) Patient Sex - The patient sex at the time of admission. A required entry. Alpha characters must be in upper case. Must be a one (1) digit code as follows:
(9) Patient Zip Code. The five digit United States Postal Service ZIP Code of the patient's address. Use 00009 for foreign residences. Use 00007 for homeless patients. Use 00000 where efforts to obtain the information have been unsuccessful. A required entry.
(10) Patient Country Code. The country code of residence. A two (2) digit upper case alpha code from the Code for Representation of Names of Countries, ISO 3166 or latest release. Use 99 where the country of residence is unknown, or where efforts to obtain the information have been unsuccessful. A required entry for type of service "2".
(11) Type of Service Code. A code designating the type of service, either ambulatory surgery or emergency department visit. A required entry. Must be a one (1) digit code as follows:
(12) Source or Point of Origin of Admission. Must be a one (1) character alpha code or two (2) digit numeric code indicating the direct source or point of patient origin for this visit. A required entry if type of service is "2". Zero fill if type of service is "1". Alpha characters must use upper case.
(13) Principal Payer Code. Describes the primary source of expected reimbursement for services rendered based on the patient's status at the time of reporting. A required entry. Must be a one (1) character alpha field using upper case as follows:
(14) Principal Diagnosis Code. The code representing the diagnosis chiefly responsible for the services performed during the visit. Must contain a valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code if type of service is "1" indicating ambulatory surgery. Must contain a valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code if type of service is "2" indicating an emergency department visit unless patient status is "07" indicating that the patient left against medical advice or discontinued care. A blank field is permitted if type of service is "2" and patient status is "07." If not space filled, must contain a valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for the reporting period. A diagnosis code cannot be used more than once as a principal or other diagnosis for each visit reported. The code must be entered with a decimal point that is included in the valid code. Alpha characters must be in upper case.
(15) Other Diagnosis Code (1), Other Diagnosis (2), Other Diagnosis (3), Other Diagnosis (4), Other Diagnosis (5), Other Diagnosis (6), Other Diagnosis (7), Other Diagnosis (8), Other Diagnosis (9). A code representing a diagnosis related to the services provided during the visit. If no principal diagnosis code is reported, another diagnosis code must not be reported unless the patient discharge status is "07" indicating that the patient left against medical advice or discontinued care. No more than nine other diagnosis codes may be reported. Less than nine entries is permitted. If not space filled, must contain a valid ICD-10-CM code for the reporting period. A diagnosis code cannot be used more than once as a principal or other diagnosis for each visit reported. The code must be entered with use of a decimal point that is included in the valid code. Alpha characters must be in upper case.
(16) Evaluation and Management Code (1), Evaluation and Management Code (2), Evaluation and Management Code (3), Evaluation and Management Code (4), Evaluation and Management Code (5). A code representative of the patient acuity level for the services provided. If type of service is "2, " must contain a valid Evaluation and Management (EM) Code range 99281-99285; 99288; 99291-99292; and G0380-G0384, even if the only service provided to a registered patient is triage or screening. If patient discharge status is "07" meaning the patient left against medical advice or discontinued care, or where a visit occurs resulting in zero charges, enter default code 99999 to indicate that the patient was not evaluated by a physician. No more than five EM codes may be reported. Less than five entries is permitted. Ambulatory surgical centers, type of service "1, " should not report Evaulation and Management codes. A required field.
(17) Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (1), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (2), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (3), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (4), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (5), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (6), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (7), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (8), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (9), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (10), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (11), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (12), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (13), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (14), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (15), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (16), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (17), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (18), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (19), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (20), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (21), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (22), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (23), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (24), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (25), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (26), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (27), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (28), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (29), Other CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code (30). A code representing a procedure or service provided during the patient visit. If not space filled, must be a valid CPT or HCPCS code for the reporting period. Alpha characters must be in upper case. No more than thirty (30) other CPT or HCPCS procedure codes may be reported. Less than thirty (30) entries or no entry is permitted.
(18) Attending Practitioner Identification Number. The Florida license number of the medical doctor, osteopathic physician, dentist, podiatrist, chiropractor or advanced practice registered nurse who had primary responsibility for the patient's care during the visit. An alpha-numeric field of up to fifteen (15) characters, alpha characters must be in upper case. For military physicians not licensed in Florida, use US999999999. Use NA if the patient was not treated by a medical doctor, osteopathic physician, dentist, podiatrist, chiropractor, or advanced practice registered nurse. A required entry.
(19) Attending Practitioner National Provider Identification (NPI). A unique ten (10) character identification number assigned to a provider. A required entry for providers in the US or its territories and providers not in the U.S. or its territories upon mandated HIPAA NPI implementation date. For military physicians, medical residents, or individuals not required to obtain a NPI number, use 9999999999.
(20) Operating or Performing Practitioner Identification Number. The Florida license number of the medical doctor, osteopathic physician, dentist, podiatrist, chiropractor or advanced practice registered nurse who had primary responsibility for the principal procedure performed. The operating or performing practitioner may be the attending practitioner. An alpha-numeric field of up to fifteen (15) characters, alpha characters must be in upper case. For military physicians not licensed in Florida, use US999999999. A required entry. A blank or no entry is permitted if a principal procedure is not reported.
(21) Operating or Performing Practitioner National Provider Identification (NPI). A unique ten (10) character identification number assigned to a provider. A required entry for providers in the U.S. or its territories and providers not in US or its territories upon mandated HIPAA NPI implementation date. For military physicians, medical residents, or individuals not required to obtain a NPI number, use 9999999999.
(22) Other Operating or Performing Practitioner Identification Number. The Florida license number of a different operating or performing practitioner. Report a medical doctor, osteopathic physician, dentist, podiatrist, chiropractor or advanced practice registered nurse who rendered care to the patient other than the person reported in paragraph (18) or (20), above. An alpha-numeric field of up to fifteen (15) characters, alpha characters must be in upper case. For military physicians not licensed in Florida, use US999999999. A blank or no entry is permitted.
(23) Other Operating or Performing Practitioner National Provider Identification (NPI). A unique ten (10) character identification number assigned to a provider. A required entry for providers in the US or its territories and providers not in US or its territories upon mandated HIPAA NPI implementation date. For military physicians, medical residents, or individuals not required to obtain a NPI number, use 9999999999.
(24) Pharmacy Charges. Charges for medication. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no pharmacy charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(25) Medical and Surgical Supply Charges. Charges for supply items required for patient care. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no medical and surgical supply charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(26) Laboratory Charges. Charges for the performance of diagnostic and routine clinical laboratory tests. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no laboratory charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(27) Radiology and Other Imaging Charges. Charges for the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic radiology services including computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, and chemotherapy administration of radioactive substances. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no radiology or computed tomography charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(28) Cardiology Charges (Cardiac Cath). Charges for cardiac procedures rendered such as heart catheterization. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no cardiology charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(29) Operating Room Charges. Charges for the use of the operating room. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no operating room charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(30) Anesthesia Charges. Charges for anesthesia services by the facility. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no anesthesia charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(31) Recovery Room Charges. Charges for the use of the recovery room. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no recovery room charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(32) Emergency Room Charges. Charges for medical examinations and emergency treatment. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no emergency room charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(33) Trauma Response Charges. Charges for a trauma team activation at a State of Florida licensed Trauma Center. Report charges for revenue code 68X used in the UB-04. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report zero (0) if there are no trauma response charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(34) Treatment or Observation Room Charges. Charges for use of a treatment room or for the room charge associated with observation services. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no treatment or observation room charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(35) Gastro-Intestinal (GI) services. Charges for gastro-intestinal procedures rendered such as colonoscopy and endoscopy services. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no GI charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(36) Extra-Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy (Lithotripsy). Charges for Extra-Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy (Lithotripsy) procedures. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no Lithotripsy charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(37) Other Charges. Other facility charges not included in paragraphs (24) to (36), above. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Report 0 (zero) if there are no other charges. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. A required entry.
(38) Total Gross Charges. The total of undiscounted charges for services rendered by the reporting entity. Report in dollars rounded to the nearest whole dollar, without dollar signs or commas, excluding cents. Include charges for services rendered by the ambulatory center excluding professional fees. Negative amounts are not permitted unless verified separately by the reporting entity. The sum of pharmacy charges, medical and surgical supply charges, laboratory charges, radiology and other imaging charges, cardiology charges, operating room charges, anesthesia charges, recovery room charges, emergency room charges, treatment or observation room charges, Gastro-Intestinal (GI) services, Extra-Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy (Lithotripsy), and other charges must equal total charges, plus or minus 13. A required entry.
(39) Patient Visit Beginning Date. The date at the beginning of the patient's visit for ambulatory surgery or the date at the time of registration in the emergency department. A ten (10) character field in the format YYYY-MM-DD where MM represents the numbered months of the year from 1 to 12, DD represents numbered days of the month from 1 to 31, and YYYY represents the year in four digits. Patient visit beginning date must equal or precede the patient visit ending date. A required entry.
(40) Patient Visit Ending Date. The date at the end of the patient's visit. A ten (10) character field in the format YYYY-MM-DD where MM represents the numbered months of the year from 1 to 12, DD represents numbered days of the month from 1 to 31, and YYYY represents the year in four digits. Patient visit ending date must equal or follow the patient visit beginning date. Patient visit ending date must occur within the calendar quarter included in the data report.
(41) Hour of Arrival. The hour on a 24-hour clock during which the patient's visit for ambulatory surgery began or during which registration in the emergency department occurred. A required entry. Use 99 where efforts to obtain the information have been unsuccessful. Must be two digits as follows:
A.M. HOURS
P.M. HOURS
(42) Emergency Department (ED) Hour of Discharge. The hour on a 24-hour clock during which the patient left the emergency department. A required entry. Use 99 where efforts to obtain the information have been unsuccessful or type of service is "1." Must be two digits as follows:
A.M. HOURS
P.M. HOURS
(43) Patient's Reason for Visit ICD-10-CM Code (Admitting Diagnosis). The code representing the patient's chief complaint or stated reason for seeking care in the Emergency Department. Must contain a valid ICD-10-CM code for the reporting period if type of service is "2" indicating an emergency department visit. If not space filled, must contain a valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code. The code must be entered with use of a decimal point that is included in the valid code. Space fill if type of service is "1" indicating ambulatory surgery. Alpha characters must be in upper case.
(44) External Cause of Morbidity Code (1), External Cause of Morbidity Code (2) and External Cause of Morbidity Code (3). A code representing circumstances or conditions as the cause of the injury, poisoning or other adverse effects recorded as a diagnosis. No more than three (3) external cause of morbidity codes may be reported. Less than three (3) or no entry is permitted. If not space filled, must be a valid ICD-10-CM cause of morbidity code for the reporting period. An external cause of morbidity code cannot be used more than once for each encounter reported. The code must be entered with use of a decimal point that is included in the valid code. Alpha characters must be in upper case.
(45) Service Location. A code designating services performed at an offsite emergency department location at facilities whose license includes a "offsite" emergency department. For type of service "2, " enter an upper case "A through Z" for services performed at each offsite emergency department location. Facilities with a single off-site location will use service location code "A." The Agency will assign an alpha service code to identify each location if a facility has more than one location. The Agency's Data Layout will reference the assigned offsite identifiers for each facility having more than one location. Remove element tag if type of service is "1" or for hospitals without an offsite emergency department location.
(46) Patient Status. Patient disposition at end of visit. A required entry. Must be a two (2) digit code as follows:
(47) Trailer Record: The last record in the data file shall be a trailer record and must accompany each data set. Report only the total number of patient data records contained in the file, excluding header and trailer records. The number entered must equal the number of records processed. Do not include leading zeros.
Rulemaking Authority 408.15(8) FS. Law Implemented 408.061, 408.062, 408.063 FS.
New 1-1-10, Amended 12-5-10, Formerly 59B-9.018, Amended 10-1-15, 1-1-18, 2-16-23.