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Variable: BENE_CNTY_CD

County Code from Claim (SSA)

Description

The 3-digit social security administration (SSA) standard county code of a beneficiary's residence.

Comment

A listing of county codes can be found on the US Census website; also CMS has core-based statistical area (CBSA) crosswalk files available on their website, which include state and county SSA codes.

Values

n/a

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: CNTY_CD
  • Long Name: BENE_CNTY_CD
  • Type: CHAR
  • Length: 3
  • Source: SSA/EDB
  • Value Format:

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