CMS 1500 form Field 8

Field 8 - Reserved for NUCC Use



NUCC INSTRUCTIONS: This field was previously used to report "Patient Status." "Patient Status" does not exist in 5010A1, so this field has been eliminated.

This field is reserved for NUCC use. The NUCC will provide instructions for any use of this field.

MEDICARE INSTRUCTIONS- Leave blank.


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