Hospital Inpatient Data System

The West Virginia Hospital Inpatient Data System (WVHIDS) collects and analyzes uniform billing (UB) data required to be submitted to the Health Care Authority by all non-federal hospitals. These data are used to assess health care access, quality, and costs in order to inform regulatory, policy, and planning efforts. Inpatient Data reporting requirements, specifications, and resources are outlined in the documents below.

Policies and Procedures

• Data Collection Policies and Procedures
• Data Submission and Reconciliation Schedule
• Quarterly Hospital Summary Form (xls)
• Policy Statements
• HIDS-2010-1

Data Element Specifications

• Data Element Specifications Guide
• Edit Check Definitions
• Payer Coding Specifications

File Format Specifications

• UB-04 Extended Data Layout
• 837I Implementation Guide*
• 837I Companion Guide*
• UB-04 to 837i Data Element Crosswalk*

Online Data Submission and Editing

• Data Collection Guide*
• OLE Enhancement Release Notes

*These documents are available for download from the Online Data Submission and Editing website. An assigned log-in is required to access this website.