DAW Codes
Dispense as Written Codes
Many insurances require a Dispense As Written Code (DAW) be included on an electronically transmitted claim. Sending the incorrect code and influence insurance reimbursement or even cause a claim to reject entirely.
DAW List
Dispense as Written Code List
Code | Description |
N or 0 | Not Brand Nessesary or Generic |
M or 1 | Doctor Specified Brand Nessesary |
C or 2 | Patient Requested Brand |
P or 3 | Pharmacist Selected Brand |
G or 4 | Generic Drug not in stock |
B or 5 | Brand Drug Dispensed as a Generic |
V or 6 | Override Code |
L or 7 | Brand Mandated by law |
A or 8 | Generic Drug not available in Marketplace |
O or 9 | Other |
HCC Medicare DAW Code List
Code | Description |
N or 0 | will cause a reject for Invalid DAW |
M or 1 | Purchase Accepted Assignment |
C or 2 | Purchase No Assignment |
P or 3 | Rental Accepted Assignment |
G or 4 | Rental No Assignment |
B or 5 | Used Equipment Accepted Assignment |
V or 6 | Used Equipment No Assignment |
L or 7 | Purchase Accepted Assignment Rebate |
A or 8 | Purchase No Assignment Accepted Rebate |
QuickSCRIP Settings
There are many settings in QuickSCRIP that can influence what DAW codes are sent on claims, of even if QuickSCRIP will prompt you for a code at all.