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Variable: CLM_TRTMT_AUTHRZTN_NUM

Claim Treatment Authorization Number

Description

The number assigned by the medical reviewer and reported by the provider to identify the medical review (treatment authorization) action taken after review of the beneficiary's case. It designates that treatment covered by the bill has been authorized by the payer.

Comment

This number is used by the fiscal intermediary and the Peer Review Organization.

Values

n/a

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: CLM_TRTMT_AUTHRZTN_NUM
  • Long Name: CLM_TRTMT_AUTHRZTN_NUM
  • Type: CHAR
  • Length: 18
  • Source: NCH
  • Value Format: XXXXXXX

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