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Coding System: CARR_CLM_CNTL_NUM

Description

This field is an identification number for professional claims processed by the multi-carrier system (MCS). This field contains a numeric value that identifies a claim throughout the processing cycle and allows for a linkage between the claim and the beneficiary for whom it was submitted. This should be handled as a character field due to leading ‘0’s. This is a unique field created by MCS.

Other Info

  • Short name: CARR_CLM_CNTL_NUM
  • Long name: CARR_CLM_CNTL_NUM
  • Type: char
  • Length: 15
  • Source: CCW

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