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Revenue Code

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. A 3-digit number used on hospital bills to tell the insurer where the patient was when they received treatment, or what type of item a patient received.

You'll come across Revenue Code 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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