Referral Number in Medical Billing
A referral number is a unique identifier assigned to a referral issued by a primary care provider or insurance company.
Referral Number in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, the referral number is required when submitting claims for specialist visits or certain procedures that require prior authorization. It ensures that the insurance company recognizes the referral and processes the claim.
For example, a patient’s claim for a specialist visit includes the referral number provided by their PCP.
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