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Duplicate Coverage Inquiry (DCI)

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. Request by an insurance company or group medical plan by another insurance company or medical plan to determine if other coverage exists.

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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