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Variable: CLM_OP_ESRD_MTHD_CD

Claim Outpatient End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Method of Reimbursement Code

Description

This variable contains the code denoting the method of reimbursement selected by the beneficiary receiving End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) services for home dialysis (i.e. whether home supplies are purchased through a facility or from a supplier.)

Comment

n/a

Values

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

Values for
Value Description
0 Not ESRD
1 Method 1 - Home supplies purchased through a facility
2 Method 2 - Home supplies purchased from a supplier

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

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

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