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CMS Patient Control Number

CLM_PTNT_CNTL_NUM

A number used to identify the patient account or encounter associated with a claim.

Field Metadata

FHIR Resource
ExplanationOfBenefit
FHIRPath
ExplanationOfBenefit.identifier.where(
  system = 'https://bluebutton.cms.gov/identifiers/CLM-PTNT-CNTL-NUM'
).value
Coverage / Claim Type
  • Carrier
  • DME
  • HHA
  • Hospice
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • SNF
Source View
V2_MDCR_CLM_DCMTN
Source Column
CLM_PTNT_CNTL_NUM
Sources
  • FISS
  • MCS
  • NCH
  • VMS
Profiles
  • Basis
  • Regular
  • CMS

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