Claim Treatment Authorization Number

Updated research request forms and data security approval requirement effective 4/24/23

This variable is contained in the following files:

Home Health Agency (Fee-for-Service) Hospice (Fee-for-Service) Inpatient (Fee-for-Service) Outpatient (Fee-for-Service) Skilled Nursing Facility (Fee-for-Service)

SAS Name

CLM_TRTMT_AUTHRZTN_NUM

The number assigned by the medical reviewer and reported by the provider to identify the medical review (treatment authorization) action taken after review of the beneficiary's case. It designates that treatment covered by the bill has been authorized by the payer.

Comments

This number is used by the fiscal intermediary and the Peer Review Organization.

Source: NCH