Variable: CLM_BILL_FAC_TYPE_CD
Claim Bill Facility Type Code
Description:
The first digit of the type of bill (TOB1) is used to identify the type of facility that provided care to the beneficiary (e.g., hospital or SNF).
Values
This variable is coded, and will contain one of the following values.
| Value | Description |
| 1 | HOSPITAL |
| 2 | SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (SNF) |
| 3 | HOME HEALTH AGENCY (HHA) |
| 4 | RELIGIOUS NONMEDICAL (HOSPITAL) (EFF. 8/1/00); PRIOR TO 8/00 REFERENCED CHRISTIAN SCIENCE (CS) |
| 5 | RELIGIOUS NONMEDICAL (EXTENDED CARE) (EFF. 8/1/00); PRIOR TO 8/00 REFERENCED CS (DISCONTINUED EFFECTIVE 10/1/05) |
| 6 | INTERMEDIATE CARE |
| 7 | CLINIC OR HOSPITAL-BASED RENAL DIALYSIS FACILITY |
| 8 | SPECIAL FACILITY OR ASC SURGERY |
| 9 | RESERVED |
| ~ | NO DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE |