When should Box 32 be filled out?

Box 32 is filled out when the service was provided at a location that is different from the one indicated on the claim form. This is important for claims processing, as it allows the payer to know where the service actually took place. It ensures accurate billing and helps streamline the verification of services rendered in the correct setting.

In cases where services occur outside of the usual location—such as a physician providing care at a different facility or a home health setting—filling out Box 32 provides essential information for the provider’s billing department and the payer. This adherence to accuracy in billing is crucial for both compliance and reimbursement.