What block is used to enter the policy and group number of the Medigap insured preceded by MEDIGAP, MG, MGAP?

What block is used to enter the policy and group number of the Medigap insured preceded by MEDIGAP, MG, MGAP?

• A. Block 9a
• B. Block 9b
• C. Block 11
• D. Block 10

Answer: (A)

The information for a Medigap policy is entered in the field that captures the Other Insured’s Policy or Group Number. This is the place on the CMS-1500 form where you record the secondary payer’s identification details, so you would put the Medigap policy or group number there, preceded by the payer name such as MEDIGAP, MG, or MGAP to identify the secondary insurer. Placing it elsewhere could mix primary and secondary payer data and complicate processing, since that specific field is designated for the secondary policy number and helps coordinate benefits with the Medigap coverage.

The information for a Medigap policy is entered in the field that captures the Other Insured’s Policy or Group Number. This is the place on the CMS-1500 form where you record the secondary payer’s identification details, so you would put the Medigap policy or group number there, preceded by the payer name such as MEDIGAP, MG, or MGAP to identify the secondary insurer. Placing it elsewhere could mix primary and secondary payer data and complicate processing, since that specific field is designated for the secondary policy number and helps coordinate benefits with the Medigap coverage.