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Variable: DCN

Document Control Number

Source System Definition

This field is the identification number for a claim. It provides a reference number for the control and monitoring of specific claims, and to differentiate between claims for the beneficiary; it may be used to access data for the record depending on the copybook it used for. This is a unique field created by the system.

Other Info

  • Source System: FISS
  • Source Field: Document Control Number
  • Version: 0.1

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