Reason Code: U538Q
Error Description:
Services billed while beneficiary is unlawfully present in the United States.
Avoiding/Correcting This Error
Medicare does not pay for medical items/services furnished to an alien beneficiary who was not lawfully present in the United States on the date of service that the items/services were furnished.
Related Content
CMS IOM Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 1 - General Billing Requirements, Section 10.5 - Claims Processing Requirements for Deported Beneficiaries