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Medical bill decoder
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Revenue codes, in plain English
| Code starts with | Usually means |
|---|---|
| 025x | Pharmacy (drugs given during the visit) |
| 027x | Medical and surgical supplies |
| 030x | Laboratory |
| 031x | Pathology lab |
| 032x | X-ray and diagnostic radiology |
| 033x | Radiation therapy |
| 034x | Nuclear medicine |
| 035x | CT scan |
| 036x | Operating room |
| 037x | Anesthesia |
| 038x | Blood products |
| 040x | Other imaging, such as mammogram or ultrasound |
| 041x | Respiratory services |
| 042x | Physical therapy |
| 043x | Occupational therapy |
| 044x | Speech therapy |
| 045x | Emergency room |
| 046x | Pulmonary function tests |
| 048x | Cardiology tests |
| 049x | Ambulatory surgery |
| 051x | Clinic visit |
| 061x | MRI |
| 063x | Drugs that need specific coding |
| 071x | Recovery room |
| 073x | EKG or ECG |
| 075x | Gastrointestinal services, such as endoscopy |
| 076x | Observation or treatment room |
| 092x | Other diagnostic services |
| 096x | Professional fees |
| 011x | Room and board, private |
| 012x | Room and board, semi-private |
| 020x | Intensive care |
| 021x | Coronary care |
Hospital bills group charges by 4-digit revenue codes. These are our own short descriptions of the common groups. Official revenue code definitions are maintained by the National Uniform Billing Committee.
The decoder flags a line when the charge is more than 2 times the Medicare amount, so you know what to ask about. A flag does not mean the charge is wrong. Medicare amounts: CMS 2026 Physician Fee Schedule and Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule. CPT codes are from the American Medical Association. Plain-language names are our own. This is not legal or medical advice.