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Variable: CARR_CLM_HCPCS_YR_CD

Claim Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Year Code

Description

The terminal digit of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) version used to code the claim.

Comment

n/a

Values

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

Values for
Value Description
1 2011
2 2012
3 2013
4 2014 etc.

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: HCPCS_YR
  • Long Name: CARR_CLM_HCPCS_YR_CD
  • Type: CHAR
  • Length: 1
  • Source: NCH
  • Value Format:

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