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Variable: CLM_PPS_IND_CD

Claim PPS Indicator Code

Description

The code indicating whether or not: (1) the claim is from the prospective payment system (PPS), and/or (2) the beneficiary is a deemed insured MQGE (Medicare Qualified Government Employee)

Comment

n/a

Values

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

Values for
Value Description
Blank Not a PPS bill
2 PPS bill; claim contains PPS indicator

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

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

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