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FIELD NAME |
DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS |
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Claim Number |
The first three digits refer to the year (204 = 2004). The next six digits identify the claim. The last two digits may have multiple meanings:
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Dates of Service From-Through |
The first and last dates of the period over which a billed procedure that was performed or a billed service was delivered. |
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Group |
All patients are associated with a group - this is typically an employer, but can also be a division or sub-division within the employer. Each group is identified by a unique code which is what you see here. |
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Social Security Number |
The social security number of the "primary insured." Generally, this will be the social security number of the employee. |
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Status and Date |
The current status of the claim and the date this status went into effect. Status options are: |