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FT1 - Financial Transaction Segment

The FT1 segment contains the detail data necessary to post charges, payments, adjustments, etc., to patient accounting records.

HL7 Attribute Table - FT1 - Financial Transaction Segment
Seq# Data Element Name DataType Usage Vocabulary Cardinality Item # Length C.LEN Flags
FT1
1 Set ID - FT1 SI O [0..1] 00355 [1..4]
2 Transaction ID CX O [0..1] 00356 [1..12]
3 Transaction Batch ID ST O [0..1] 00357 [1..10]
4 Transaction Date DR R [1..1] 00358
5 Transaction Posting Date DTM O [0..1] 00359
6 Transaction Type CWE R [1..1] 00360
7 Transaction Code CWE R [1..1] 00361
8 Transaction Description W [0..1] 00362
9 Transaction Description - Alt W [0..1] 00363
10 Transaction Quantity NM O [0..1] 00364 6 #
11 Transaction Amount - Extended CP O [0..1] 00365
12 Transaction Amount - Unit CP O [0..1] 00366
13 Department Code CWE O [0..1] 00367
14 Health Plan ID CWE O [0..1] 00368
15 Insurance Amount CP O [0..1] 00369
16 Assigned Patient Location PL O [0..1] 00133
17 Fee Schedule CWE O [0..1] 00370
18 Patient Type CWE O [0..1] 00148
19 Diagnosis Code - FT1 CWE O [0..*] 00371
20 Performed By Code XCN O [0..*] 00372
21 Ordered By Code XCN O [0..*] 00373
22 Unit Cost CP O [0..1] 00374
23 Filler Order Number EI O [0..1] 00217
24 Entered By Code XCN O [0..*] 00765
25 Procedure Code CNE O [0..1] 00393
26 Procedure Code Modifier CNE O [0..*] 01316
27 Advanced Beneficiary Notice Code CWE O [0..1] 01310
28 Medically Necessary Duplicate Procedure Reason CWE O [0..1] 01646
29 NDC Code CWE O [0..1] 01845
30 Payment Reference ID CX O [0..1] 01846
31 Transaction Reference Key SI O [0..*] 01847 [1..4]
32 Performing Facility XON O [0..*] 02361
33 Ordering Facility XON O [0..1] 02362
34 Item Number CWE O [0..1] 02363
35 Model Number ST O [0..1] 02364 20 #
36 Special Processing Code CWE O [0..*] 02365
37 Clinic Code CWE O [0..1] 02366
38 Referral Number CX O [0..1] 02367
39 Authorization Number CX O [0..1] 02368
40 Service Provider Taxonomy Code CWE O [0..1] 02369
41 Revenue Code CWE O [0..1] 01600
42 Prescription Number ST O [0..1] 00325 20 #
43 NDC Qty and UOM CQ O [0..1] 02370
44 DME Certificate of Medical Necessity Transmission Code CWE O [0..1] 03496
45 DME Certification Type Code CWE O [0..1] 03497
46 DME Duration Value NM O [0..1] 03498
47 DME Certification Revision Date DT O [0..1] 03499
48 DME Initial Certification Date DT O [0..1] 03500
49 DME Last Certification Date DT O [0..1] 03501
50 DME Length of Medical Necessity Days NM O [0..1] 03502
51 DME Rental Price MO O [0..1] 03503
52 DME Purchase Price MO O [0..1] 03504
53 DME Frequency Code CWE O [0..1] 03505
54 DME Certification Condition Indicator ID O [0..1] 03506
55 DME Condition Indicator Code CWE O [0..2] 03507
56 Service Reason Code CWE O [0..1] 03508

FT1-1: Set ID - FT1 (SI) 00355

Definition: This field contains the number that identifies this transaction. For the first occurrence of the segment the sequence number shall be 1, for the second occurrence it shall be 2, etc.

FT1-2: Transaction ID (CX) 00356

Definition: This field contains a number assigned by the sending system for control purposes. The number can be returned by the receiving system to identify errors.

FT1-3: Transaction Batch ID (ST) 00357

Definition: This field uniquely identifies the batch in which this transaction belongs.

FT1-4: Transaction Date (DR) 00358

Definition: This field contains the date/time or date/time range of the transaction. For example, this field would be used to identify the date a procedure, item, or test was conducted or used. It may be defaulted to today's date. To specify a single point in time, only the first component is valued. When the second component is valued, the field specifies a time interval during which the transaction took place.

FT1-5: Transaction Posting Date (DTM) 00359

Definition: This field contains the date of the transaction that was sent to the financial system for posting.

FT1-6: Transaction Type (CWE) 00360

Definition: This field contains the code that identifies the type of transaction. Refer to User-defined Table 0017 - Transaction Type in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values.

FT1-7: Transaction Code (CWE) 00361

Definition: This field contains the code assigned by the institution for the purpose of uniquely identifying the transaction based on the Transaction Type (FT1-6). For example, this field would be used to uniquely identify a procedure, supply item, or test for charges, or to identify the payment medium for payments. Refer to User-defined Table 0132 - Transaction Code in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values. See Chapter 7 for a discussion of the universal service ID for charges.

FT1-8: Transaction Description () 00362

Attention: FT1-8 was deprecated as of v 2.3 and the detail was withdrawn and removed from the standard as of v 2.6.

FT1-9: Transaction Description - Alt () 00363

Attention: FT1-9 was deprecated as of v 2.3 and the detail was withdrawn and removed from the standard as of v 2.6.

FT1-10: Transaction Quantity (NM) 00364

Definition: This field contains the quantity of items associated with this transaction.

FT1-11: Transaction Amount - Extended (CP) 00365

Definition: This field contains the amount of a transaction. It may be left blank if the transaction is automatically priced. Total price for multiple items.

FT1-12: Transaction Amount - Unit (CP) 00366

Definition: This field contains the unit price of a transaction. Price of a single item.

FT1-13: Department Code (CWE) 00367

Definition: This field contains the department code that controls the transaction code described above. Refer to User-defined Table 0049 - Department Code in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values.

FT1-14: Health Plan ID (CWE) 00368

Definition: This field contains the identifier of the primary insurance plan with which this transaction should be associated. Refer to User-defined Table 0072 - Insurance Plan ID in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values.

FT1-15: Insurance Amount (CP) 00369

Definition: This field contains the amount to be posted to the insurance plan referenced above.

FT1-16: Assigned Patient Location (PL) 00133

Definition: This field contains the current patient location. This can be the location of the patient when the charge item was ordered or when the charged service was rendered. For the current assigned patient location, use PV1-3 - Assigned Patient Location.

FT1-17: Fee Schedule (CWE) 00370

Definition: This field contains the code used to select the appropriate fee schedule to be used for this transaction posting. Refer to User-defined Table 0024 - Fee Schedule in chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values.

FT1-18: Patient Type (CWE) 00148

Definition: This field contains the type code assigned to the patient for this episode of care (visit or stay). Refer to User-defined Table 0018 - Patient Type in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values. This is for use when the patient type for billing purposes is different than the visit patient type in PV1-18 - Patient Type.

FT1-19: Diagnosis Code - FT1 (CWE) 00371

Definition: This field contains the primary diagnosis code for billing purposes. ICD9-CM is assumed for all diagnosis codes. This is the most current diagnosis code that has been assigned to the patient. ICD10 can also be used. The name of coding system (third component) indicates which coding system is used. Refer to User-defined Table 0051 - Diagnosis Code in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values.

FT1-20: Performed By Code (XCN) 00372

Definition: This field contains the composite number/name of the person/group that performed the test/procedure/transaction, etc. This is the service provider. Refer to User-defined Table 0084 - Performed by in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values. As of v 2.7, if XCN.1 - ID Number is populated, then the XCN.13 - Identifier Type Code and the XCN.9 - Assigning Authority or XCN.22 - Assigning Jurisdiction or XCN.23 - Assigning Agency or Department are required. If XCN.2 - Family Name is populated, then the XCN.10 - Name Type Code is required. No assumptions can be safely made based on position or sequence. Specification of meaning based on sequence is deprecated.

FT1-21: Ordered By Code (XCN) 00373

Definition: This field contains the composite number/name of the person/group that ordered the test/ procedure/transaction, etc. As of v 2.7, if XCN.1 - ID Number is populated, then the XCN.13 - Identifier Type Code and the XCN.9 - Assigning Authority or XCN.22 - Assigning Jurisdiction or XCN.23 - Assigning Agency or Department are required. If XCN.2 - Family Name is populated, then the XCN.10 - Name Type Code is required. No assumptions can be safely made based on position or sequence. Specification of meaning based on sequence is deprecated. .

FT1-22: Unit Cost (CP) 00374

Definition: This field contains the unit cost of transaction. The cost of a single item.

FT1-23: Filler Order Number (EI) 00217

Definition: This field is used when the billing system is requesting observational reporting justification for a charge. This is the number used by a filler to uniquely identify a result. See Chapter 4 for a complete description.

FT1-24: Entered By Code (XCN) 00765

Definition: This field identifies the composite number/name of the person who entered the insurance information.

FT1-25: Procedure Code (CNE) 00393

Definition: This field contains a unique identifier assigned to the procedure, if any, associated with the charge. Refer to Externally-defined Table 0088 - Procedure Code in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values. This field is a coded data type for compatibility with clinical and ancillary systems.

As of v 2.6, the known applicable external coding systems include those in the table below. If the code set you are using is in this table, then you must use that designation.

Procedure Code Coding Systems (from HL7 Table 0396)

Code

Description

Comment / Source

C4

CPT-4

American Medical Association, P.O. Box 10946, Chicago IL 60610.

C5

CPT-5

(under development – same contact as above)

HCPCS

CMS (formerly HCFA) Common Procedure Coding System

HCPCS: contains codes for medical equipment, injectable drugs, transportation services, and other services not found in CPT4.

HPC

CMS (formerly HCFA )Procedure Codes (HCPCS)

Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) including modifiers.

I10P

ICD-10 Procedure Codes

Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS.) See http://www/hcfa.gov/stats/icd10.icd10.htm for more information.


FT1-26: Procedure Code Modifier (CNE) 01316

Definition: This field contains the procedure code modifier to the procedure code reported in FT1-25 - Procedure Code, when applicable. Procedure code modifiers are defined by regulatory agencies such as CMS and the AMA. Multiple modifiers may be reported. The modifiers are sequenced in priority according to user entry. This is a requirement of the UB and the 1500 claim forms. Multiple modifiers are allowed and the order placed on the form affects reimbursement. Refer to Externally-defined Table 0340 - Procedure Code Modifier in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values.

Usage Rule: This field can only be used if FT1-25 - Procedure Code contains certain procedure codes that require a modifier in order to be billed or performed. For example, HCPCS codes that require a modifier to be precise.

As of v 2.6, the known applicable external coding systems include those in the table below. If the code set you are using is in this table, then you must use that designation.

Procedure Code Modifier Coding Systems (From HL7 Table 0396)

Code

Description

Comment / Source

CPTM

CPT Modifier Code

Available for the AMA at the address listed for CPT above. These codes are found in Appendix A of CPT 2000 Standard Edition. (CPT 2000 Standard Edition, American Medical Association, Chicago, IL).

HPC

CMS (formerly HCFA )Procedure Codes (HCPCS)

Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) including modifiers.

I10P

ICD-10 Procedure Codes

Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS.) See http://www/hcfa.gov/stats/icd10.icd10.htm for more information.

I9C

ICD-9CM

Commission on Professional and Hospital Activities, 1968 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (includes all procedures and diagnostic tests).

ICD10AM

ICD-10 Australian modification

ICD10CA

ICD-10 Canada


FT1-27: Advanced Beneficiary Notice Code (CWE) 01310

Definition: This field indicates the status of the patient's or the patient's representative's consent for responsibility to pay for potentially uninsured services. This element is introduced to satisfy CMS Medical Necessity requirements for outpatient services. This element indicates (a) whether the associated diagnosis codes for the service are subject to medical necessity procedures, (b) whether, for this type of service, the patient has been informed that they may be responsible for payment for the service, and (c) whether the patient agrees to be billed for this service. Refer to User-defined Table 0339 - Advanced Beneficiary Notice Code in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values.

FT1-28: Medically Necessary Duplicate Procedure Reason (CWE) 01646

Definition: This field is used to document why the procedure found in FT1-25 - Procedure Code is a duplicate of one ordered/charged previously for the same patient within the same date of service and has been determined to be medically necessary. The reason may be coded or it may be a free text entry. This field is intended to provide financial systems information on who to bill for duplicate procedures. Refer to User-Defined Table 0476 – Medically Necessary Duplicate Procedure Reason in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values.

FT1-29: NDC Code (CWE) 01845

Definition: This field has been defined for NDC codes that are required by HIPAA for electronic claims for Pharmacy charges. Refer to Externally-defined Table 0549- NDC Codes in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values.

If a system supports multiple NDC codes for a charge, this information will be sent in OBX segments. FT1-29 and FT1-43 can be used for single NDC codes and quantities instead of using OBX.

FT1-30: Payment Reference ID (CX) 01846

Definition: The payment reference number of the payment medium reported in FT1-7 - Transaction Code.

FT1-31: Transaction Reference Key (SI) 01847

Definition: The reference key linking the payment to the corresponding charge in an e-claim. This field should contain the FT1-1 - Set ID FT1 that identifies the charge corresponding to the payment. This field is repeating to allow a payment to be posted against multiple charges.

FT1-32: Performing Facility (XON) 02361

Definition: This field contains the name of the Facility where the service is performed by the Provider Person/Group identified in FT1-20 – Performed By Code.

FT1-33: Ordering Facility (XON) 02362

Definition: This field contains the name of the Facility where the service is ordered by the Ordering Provider/Group identified in FT1-21 – Ordered By Code.

FT1-34: Item Number (CWE) 02363

Definition: This field contains the Item Number for a product. If valued, this field will override the value in the Service Catalog. Item Number (along with Model Number) can be seen as a supplemental number for specific equipment or inventory-related charges.

FT1-35: Model Number (ST) 02364

Definition: This field contains the Model Number for a product. If valued, this field will override the value in the Service Catalog. Model Number (along with Item Number) can be seen as a supplemental number for specific equipment or inventory-related charges.

FT1-36: Special Processing Code (CWE) 02365

Definition: This field contains a Special Processing Code that is available in reimbursement expressions. If valued, this field will override the value in the Service Catalog.

FT1-37: Clinic Code (CWE) 02366

Definition: This field contains the state specific or payer specific type of service or place of service.

FT1-38: Referral Number (CX) 02367

Definition: This field contains the Referral Number associated with the charge.

FT1-39: Authorization Number (CX) 02368

Definition: This field contains an authorization number assigned to the referral charge.

FT1-40: Service Provider Taxonomy Code (CWE) 02369

Definition: This field contains the Taxonomy code for the Service Provider. It allows the provider to identify their specialty category for the particular service.

FT1-41: Revenue Code (CWE) 01600

Definition: This field contains the Revenue Code for the charge. If valued, this field will override the value in the Service Catalog. Refer to User-defined Table 0456 – Revenue Code in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for suggested values.

FT1-42: Prescription Number (ST) 00325

Definition: This field contains the prescription number as assigned by the pharmacy or treatment application. Equivalent in uniqueness to the pharmacy/treatment filler order number. At some sites, this may be the pharmacy or treatment system (internal) sequential form. At other sites, this may be an external form.

FT1-43: NDC Qty and UOM (CQ) 02370

Definition: This field contains the Drug Code Quantity and the Units of Measurement for the corresponding NDC-Code in FT1-29 – NDC Code.

FT1-44: DME Certificate of Medical Necessity Transmission Code (CWE) 03496

Definition: This code defines the timing, transmission method, or format by which a DME Certificate of Medical Necessity report is to be sent for the service.

For the US realm, the ANSI ASC X12 PWK DMERC CMN Indicator Segment, reference element PWK02, listed below is suggested to map to the X12 837 values:

AB

Previously Submitted to Payer

AD

Certification Included in this Claim

AF

Narrative Segment Included in this Claim

AG

No Documentation is Required

NS

Not Specified


FT1-45: DME Certification Type Code (CWE) 03497

Definition: This code identifies the type of certification for the durable medical equipment service.

For the US realm, the ANSI ASC X12 CR3 Durable Medical Equipment Certification Segment, reference element CR301, listed below is suggested to map to the X12 837 values:

I

Initial

R

Renewal

S

Revised


FT1-46: DME Duration Value (NM) 03498

Definition: This is the length of time, in months, the durable medical equipment is needed.

FT1-47: DME Certification Revision Date (DT) 03499

Definition: This is the durable medical equipment certification revision/recertification date. It is required when the DME Certification Type Code is set to Renewal or Revised.

FT1-48: DME Initial Certification Date (DT) 03500

Definition: This is durable medical equipment initial certification date. It is used to indicate the beginning of therapy and the DME Certification Type Code is set to Initial.

FT1-49: DME Last Certification Date (DT) 03501

Definition: This is the durable medical equipment last certification date. This is required if it is necessary to include supporting documentation in an electronic form for Medicare DMERC claims for which the provider is required to obtain a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) from the physician.

FT1-50: DME Length of Medical Necessity Days (NM) 03502

Definition: This is the length of duration, in days, of medical necessity for the purchased or rental durable medical equipment service.

FT1-51: DME Rental Price (MO) 03503

Definition: This is the rental price of the durable medical equipment.

FT1-52: DME Purchase Price (MO) 03504

Definition: This is the purchase price for the durable medical equipment.

FT1-53: DME Frequency Code (CWE) 03505

Definition: This is the frequency or type of payment for the rental of durable medical equipment.

For the US realm, the ANSI ASC X12 SV5 Durable Medical Equipment Service Segment, reference element SV506, listed below is suggested to map to the X12 837 values:

1

Weekly

4

Monthly

6

Daily


FT1-54: DME Certification Condition Indicator (ID) 03506

Definition: This field indicates if the DME Condition Codes apply to the service. Refer to HL7 Table 0136 - Yes/no Indicator for valid values. A "Y" value indicates the condition codes apply. An "N" value indicates the condition codes do not apply.

FT1-55: DME Condition Indicator Code (CWE) 03507

Definition: This the condition indicator code for durable medical equipment. It is used on the claim service line when this information is necessary for adjudication. Two occurrences are supported.

For the US realm, the ANSI ASC X12 CRC DMERC Condition Indicator Segment, reference element CRC03, listed below is suggested to map to the X12 837 values:

38

Certification signed by the physician is on file at the supplier’s office

ZV

Replacement Item


FT1-56: Service Reason Code (CWE) 03508

Definition: This field contains the reason why the service has been performed. Refer to User-defined Table HL70964 –Service Reason Code for suggested values.