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Data Element Name:  Value Information - Blood Furnished Code and Amount
Format-Length:  A/N - 2, N - 9 Required For:  IP
Effective Date:  1/1/94 Revision Date:  September 2003

NOTE: This is a composite data element. Up to 12 Value Codes and Amounts can be reported. For mapping guidelines refer to the Inpatient 837 Addendum.
National Standard Mapping:

Electronic - 837I
X12 Loop
Ref. Des.
Data Element
Code
Description
Version 4050R 2300 HI01-1 1270 BE Value Code Qualifier
HI01-2 1271 Value Code
HI01-5 782 Value Code Associated Amount
Paper Form Locator Code Qualifier
Institutional - UB-04 39-41 N/A

Definition:

The total number of pints of whole blood or units of packed red cells furnished to the patient, whether or not replaced.

Codes and Values:

  1. 37 = Pints of Blood Furnished

  2. The amount must be entered as a positive whole number.

    Example:  8 pints of blood furnished would be entered as: 8

Edit Applications:

  1. Must be a valid entry.
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