Free Billing Tool
CMS-1500 vs UB-04 Claim Form Selector
Answer two questions to identify the likely standard paper form or electronic transaction for a professional versus institutional claim.
Reviewed September 2026 · Educational reference — verify payer and program requirements.
Select the two answers above.
The tool will show the likely standard form/transaction and links to the matching resources.
This is a routing aid, not a payer determination. Workers’ compensation, dental, pharmacy, specialized programs and payer-specific exceptions may use other formats or rules.