Patient Control Number in Medical Billing
A patient control number is a unique identifier assigned by a healthcare provider to a specific patient visit or claim.
Patient Control Number in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, the patient control number helps providers track claims, manage billing processes, and identify patient accounts. It is used in conjunction with other identifiers, such as medical record numbers, for internal billing purposes.
For example, a hospital assigns a patient control number to each visit to keep track of billing for individual stays.
See common acronyms and abbreviations in Medical billing glossary.
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