What does Assignment of Benefits indicate on UB-04?

• A. Indicates whether the payer can pay the provider directly, streamlining payment to the provider.
• B. Determines patient eligibility.
• C. Sets the hospital’s room rate.
• D. Specifies the physician’s specialty.

Answer: (A)

Assignment of Benefits shows who will receive the payment from the insurance. When a patient signs this, the insurer is authorized to send benefits directly to the provider (hospital or physician) instead of paying the patient and having the patient forward the money. This streamlines the billing process and helps ensure the provider is paid promptly, which is why it’s shown on UB-04. It isn’t about whether the patient is eligible, it doesn’t set room rates, and it doesn’t indicate the physician’s specialty.