Loop 2300 CLM, 2320 OI/FL 52 A-C
| Release of Information for Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary | Source |
|---|---|
| Enter Y to show whether the provider has a signed statement from the patient on file letting the provider release data to other organizations to adjudicate the claim. | Patient or provider records |
A Y code means the provider has a signed statement on file letting them release data to other organizations to adjudicate the claim. The claim requires a Y code when state or federal laws don’t supersede the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which requires you to collect a signature.
An I code means the provider doesn't have a signed statement on file, but is still permitted to release medical information for certain conditions or diagnoses regulated by federal law. The claim requires an I code when state or federal laws don't supersede the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which requires you to collect a signature.
The back of the CMS-1450 contains a certification that all necessary release statements are on file.