Block 27 is used to record what?

• A. Total charges for all services
• B. The patient's account number
• C. The primary insurer paid on secondary claims
• D. Leave blank

Answer: (A)

Block 27 records the total charges for all services on the claim. It’s the sum of every service line’s billed amount, shown before any payments, discounts, or adjustments are applied. This total helps the payer see the full amount the provider billed and serves as the basis for calculating any allowances, reductions, or patient responsibility after insurance payments. It’s not the patient account number or a paid amount, and it wouldn’t be left blank.