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Variable: CLM_UNCOMPD_CARE_PMT_AMT

Claim Uncompensated Care Payment Amount

Description

This field identifies the payment for disproportionate share hospitals (DSH). It represents the uncompensated care amount of the payment.

Comment

This field applies only to inpatient claims. These payments were authorized as part of Section 3133 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Values

n/a

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: CLM_UNCOMPD_CARE_PMT_AMT
  • Long Name: CLM_UNCOMPD_CARE_PMT_AMT
  • Type: NUM
  • Length: 12
  • Source: NCH
  • Value Format: XXX.XX

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