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Variable: CLM_PHRMCY_SRVC_TYPE_CD

Pharmacy service type code

Description:

The type of pharmacy used. This variable indicates the type of pharmacy that dispensed the prescription, as recorded on the PDE. CMS requires Part D plans to maintain pharmacy networks that are sufficient to ensure access to Medicare beneficiaries – including retail, home infusion, and long-term care pharmacies. Plan sponsors have contracts with pharmacies to provide 'in-network' services.

Values

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

ValueDescription
01Community/retail pharmacy
02Compounding pharmacy
03Home infusion therapy provider
04Institutional pharmacy
05Long-term care pharmacy
06Mail order pharmacy
07Managed care organization (MCO) pharmacy
08Specialty care pharmacy
99Other

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