When resending a claim, which field should include the document control number to indicate the original encounter?

When resending a claim, which field should include the document control number to indicate the original encounter?

• A. FL 64
• B. FL 63
• C. FL 66
• D. FL 65

Answer: (A)

When resubmitting, you want to link the new submission to the exact original claim. The field designated for this is the Document Control Number field, which is Field 64. Placing the original encounter’s document control number in this field lets the payer’s system instantly match the resubmission to the original claim, facilitating proper updates and avoiding duplicate processing. Other fields serve different purposes and aren’t used to reference the original DCN.

When resubmitting, you want to link the new submission to the exact original claim. The field designated for this is the Document Control Number field, which is Field 64. Placing the original encounter’s document control number in this field lets the payer’s system instantly match the resubmission to the original claim, facilitating proper updates and avoiding duplicate processing. Other fields serve different purposes and aren’t used to reference the original DCN.