DCN in Medical Billing
DCN stands for Document Control Number, a unique identifier assigned to each claim or document submitted to an insurance payer.
DCN in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, the Document Control Number (DCN) helps track the status of a claim throughout the billing and payment process. It is used to identify, retrieve, and manage claims within a payer’s system, ensuring the claim can be followed from submission to payment.
For example, an insurance company assigns a DCN to a hospital’s claim for easier tracking during the review and adjudication process.
Learn more about common acronyms and abbreviations in Medical billing glossary.
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