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Medicare Billing: CMS-1450 & 837I

Loop 2300 DTP/FL 6

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Table 28: Loop 2300 DTP/FL 6 Field
Statement Covers Period From/ThroughSource
Enter the beginning and ending dates of the period included on the bill in numeric fields (MMDDYY).Provider records
  • Days before the patient’s entitlement aren't shown
  • Except for Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) claims, the period may not span 2 accounting years

Use the Through date for claims that include span dates of service to determine timely filing.