Reason Code: U5600

Error Description:

Hospice: The dates of service reported on this claim are a duplicate to a claim with the same dates of service that has previously processed. Therefore, no Medicare payment can be made.

Avoiding/Correcting This Error

Providers should develop and implement a process to ensure that duplicate claims are not being submitted.

• If the claim is truly a duplicate, no action is necessary
• If this is not a duplicate and the provider is trying to add information to the original claim, submit an adjustment to the processed claim
  • Note: Hospice room and board denials must be submitted with revenue code 0659, HCPCS code A9270 and a ‘GY’ modifier