Variable: CLM_MDCR_NCH_PTNT_STUS_IND_CD

Patient Status Indicator Code

Description:

EFFECTIVE WITH NCH VERSION H, THE CODE ON AN INPATIENT/SNF AND HOSPICE CLAIM, INDICATING WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY WAS DISCHARGED, DIED OR STILL A PATIENT (USED FOR INTERNAL CWFMQA EDITING PURPOSES.)

Values

This variable is coded, and will contain one of the following values.

Value	Description
A	Discharged
B	Died
C	Still a patient