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Duplicate Coverage Inquiry (DCI)

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. A coordination-of-benefits inquiry used to determine whether a member has other health coverage. Terminology and transaction methods vary by payer.

You'll come across Duplicate Coverage Inquiry (DCI) while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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