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Variable: IDR-XREF-ICN

Cross-reference Internal Control Number

Source System Definition

XREF-ICN: This field is used on split claims and/or full-claim adjustments. For all other instances the field is zero filled.

One of the following ICN values display in this field:

For adjustment claims, this field carries the ICN of the claim it replaced.

For split claims this field carries the ICN of the mother claim.

Other Info

  • Source System: MCS
  • Source Field: Cross-reference Internal Control Number
  • Version: 0.5

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