Box 26 - Patient's Account Number

Box Definition

Box 26 is used to show the unique identifier for the patient's account number. In AveaOffice, this number is the unique claim ID assigned to each claim at the time of submission.

In Kipu RCM

The Kipu RCM assigns the claim ID at the time of submission and cannot be edited.

• "AV" signifies AveaOffice.
• "CERL" is unique to that individual practice in AveaOffice.
• "C1418841" is unique to the claim's dates of service.
• Claims also have instances (1.1, 1.2, 1.X) for any time a claim is resubmitted.

EDI Loop/Segment

Loop 2300, Segment CLM01. For additional information on loops and segments, click here.