Which scenario best describes span service capture on UB-04?

• A. A single line is always sufficient regardless of span.
• B. The service is captured using a single line with a date range in one field.
• C. For span services, multiple lines may capture the range.
• D. The Date of Service field is left blank for span services.

Answer: (C)

Span services extend over more than one date, and the UB-04 line-item structure is designed to show exact date ranges on each line. When a service spans multiple days, breaking it into multiple lines allows you to document precise From and To dates for each portion of the service. This ensures the entire span is captured accurately and clearly for billing and auditing, rather than trying to squeeze a long range into a single line or field.

That’s why using multiple lines to capture the range is the best approach. A single line isn’t always sufficient for lengthy spans, and using a single line with a date range in one field isn’t how UB-04 typically records dates. Leaving the Date of Service blank isn’t appropriate because dates are essential for processing and adjudication.