REF

Subscriber Number

Pos: 020	Max: 1
Detail - Mandatory
Loop: 2000	Elements: 2

Ref

Id

Element Name

Req

Type

Min/Max

Usage

REF01

128

Reference Identification Qualifier
Description: Code qualifying the Reference Identification

M

ID

2/3

Required

Code

Name

0F

Subscriber Number

The assignment of the Subscriber Number is designated within the Insurance Contract.

REF02

127

Reference Identification
Description: Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
Industry: Subscriber Identifier

C

AN

1/30

Required

1.

R0203 - At least one of REF02,REF03 is required

1.

REF04 contains data relating to the value cited in REF02.

Notes:

1. If the subscriber’s/dependent’s Social Security Number is known, it should be passed in the NM108 segment (position 2-030).
2. This segment must contain a unique SUBSCRIBER identification number (SSN or other). This occurrence is identified by the 0F qualifier (REF01). This identifier is used for linking the subscriber with dependents as required under many policies.
3. The developers recommend using the identifier developed under the HIPAA legislation, when that becomes available.

Example:

REF*0F*920399398~