Which field indicates whether the patient signed a statement assigning benefits to the provider?

Which field indicates whether the patient signed a statement assigning benefits to the provider?

• A. Payer Name
• B. ASG. BEN.
• C. REL. INFO.
• D. NPI

Answer: (B)

The field that shows whether a patient has signed over benefits to the provider is the Assignment of Benefits indicator, abbreviated ASG. BEN. This field is used to confirm that the patient has authorized the insurer to pay benefits directly to the provider. When this flag indicates an assignment is on file, the claim is typically paid to the provider rather than the patient, which helps ensure proper and timely payment. The other options shown refer to the payer’s name, general related information, or the provider’s identifier, none of which indicate whether an assignment of benefits exists.

The field that shows whether a patient has signed over benefits to the provider is the Assignment of Benefits indicator, abbreviated ASG. BEN. This field is used to confirm that the patient has authorized the insurer to pay benefits directly to the provider. When this flag indicates an assignment is on file, the claim is typically paid to the provider rather than the patient, which helps ensure proper and timely payment. The other options shown refer to the payer’s name, general related information, or the provider’s identifier, none of which indicate whether an assignment of benefits exists.