The Patient Cause State is the US Postal Service state abbreviation associated with the cause of the patient's condition. This is usually applies to a patient involved in an auto accident.
Example: If a patient has an auto accident in Massachusetts, MA displays here.
Notes:
For cause code A(uto accident), the Cause State prints in box 10b on the HCFA claim form.
You can view and maintain the Patient Cause State during Patient Entry - Balance Detail Window.
Generally, INSight uses the Patient Cause State during Charge Entry and during Billing.
If you do not enter a State Code but have entered a Cause Code, INSight will automatically assign the location of service state.
Format: 2 characters, all caps