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Will the requirements for the font and print size change when entering the UPN and HCPCS Level II codes on the CMS-1500 claim form?

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Will the requirements for the font and print size change when entering the UPN and HCPCS Level II codes on the CMS-1500 claim form?

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No. The Optical Character Recognition (OCR) system can only recognize fonts and size that are currently in use. Providers are encouraged to pay attention to the alignment of the data entered on the claim so the OCR will scan it accurately.