By Michael Perry, M.D. Foraminal narrowing, or foraminal stenosis, is a condition of the spine that can cause pain and other symptoms resulting from spinal nerve root compression. At every level of the spine, a pair of nerve roots runs through the spinal column via small openings called foramina (singular: foramen).
When claims are entered into the Medicare system, they are issued a tracking number known as the internal control number (âICNâ). The ICN is a 13-digit number assigned to each claim received by Medicare. The significance of the digits is as follows: 1  Digits 1-2: Indicate how the claim was submitted (electronically or via paper). 2  Digits 3-4: Indicate the calendar year in which the claim was received.
A national insurance number (NINO) is a number unique to you which is used to keep track of your national insurance contributions and the benefits which you are paid. The number is made up of two letters, six numbers and one letter, for example, AB 123456 C. You must not let anyone else use your number.f you don't have a national insurance number and you make a claim for benefit or tax credits, the office dealing with your benefit or tax credits claim will start the application for a national insurance number.