This field specifies whether a beneficiary is entitled to Medicare benefits due to end stage renal disease (ESRD). Source: https://bluebutton.cms.gov/resources/variables/esrd_ind
This code system https://bluebutton.cms.gov/assets/ig/CodeSystem-esrd-ind defines the following codes:
Code | Display | Definition |
Y | the beneficiary has ESRD | the beneficiary has ESRD |
0 | the beneficiary does not have ESRDm | the beneficiary does not have ESRD |