FIELD 24C - EMG [lines 1–6]
“EMG” identifies if the service was an emergency.
NUCC INSTRUCTIONS: Check with payer to determine if this information (emergency indicator) is necessary. If required, enter Y for “YES” or leave blank if “NO” in the bottom, unshaded area of the field. The definition of emergency would be either defined by federal or state regulations or programs, payer contracts, or as defined in 5010A1.
MEDICARE INSTRUCTIONS: Medicare providers are not required to complete this item.
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