ICN (Internal Control Number)
The ICN auto-populates from the most recent ERA posted for this encounter. If posted from a paper Remit, select the Modify button on the Encounter Dashboard and manually add the ICN number from the paper EOB.
Expand the Charge panel on the Encounter Dashboard to see if there is an ICN attached.
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.Related Articles
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