ICN (Internal Control Number)

ICN (Internal Control Number)

The ICN auto-populates from the most recent ERA posted for this encounter.

  1. Expand the Charge panel on the Encounter Dashboard to see if there is an ICN attached.

 If posted from a Paper Remit:

  1. Select the Modify button on the Encounter Dashboard.

  2. Manually add the ICN number from the paper EOB.

  3. Select Save [F2].




ICN Digits

Digits 1-2: Indicates if the Claim was submitted as an electronic Claim or paper Claim.

Digits 3-4: The year that the Claim was received.

Digits 5-7: The day of the year that the Claim was received (Julian Date).

Digits 8-13: A unique set of numbers assigned by Medicare.