As soon as you save a payer's record, a blank default UPIN record is created. Default UPINs are not a required field, thus a blank referring provider number for the default UPIN is permitted. However, if default UPINs already exist in your system, you can delete or modify them. You can also add a new number for a specific payer who requires one. To add a new number for a specific payer, right-click in the Provider Payers section on System tab of the Modify Provider Information window, then select New. The Payer Number information window displays:
Note: The fields labeled Payer Name and Provider Number on the Add/Modify Provider Information window and the Payer Number for (provider) window are used interchangeably.
Field
Description
Payer Name
Select a payer to whom to assign a number.
Payer Number
Enter the provider's number for that payer. This number shows in box 17 of the HCFA 1500.
