AdministrativeMedicaidJanuary 2, 2024

LTC and SNF subacute claims reference sheet

This article was updated on May 28, 2025.

Thank you for participating in the Managed Long‑Term Care Services and Supports (MLTSS) Program. Below is essential billing information for skilled nursing facility (SNF) claims related to subacute long‑term care (LTC) for both freestanding and distinct part (D/P) SNFs. Please refer to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) LTC Code and Claim Form Conversion document to review the DHCS updates to LTC revenue and accommodation codes.

Claims guidance for custodial care or care in intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled (ICF/DD) homes is provided in separate guidance documents.

Learn more: LTC and SNF subacute claims reference sheet (PDF)

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CABC-CD-048547-23, CABC-CD-082182-25

ATTACHMENTS: LTC and SNF subacute claims reference sheet (pdf - 0.72mb)