Variable: NCH_NEAR_LINE_REC_IDENT_CD
NCH Near Line Record Identification Code (RIC)
Description
A code defining the type of claim record being processed.
Comment
n/a
Values
This variable is coded, and will contain one of the following values.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| M | Part B DMEPOS claim record (processed by DME Regional Carrier) |
| O | Part B physician/supplier claim record (processed by local carriers; can include DMEPOS services) |
| U | Both Part A and B institutional home health agency (HHA) claim records |
| V | Part A institutional claim record (inpatient [IP], skilled nursing facility [SNF], hospice [HOS], or home health agency [HHA]) |
| W | Part B institutional claim record (outpatient [HOP], HHA) |
Other Info
Some additional information on this variable:
- Short Name: RIC_CD
- Long Name: NCH_NEAR_LINE_REC_IDENT_CD
- Type: CHAR
- Length: 1
- Source: NCH
- Value Format: