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Variable: LINE_CMS_TYPE_SRVC_CD

Line CMS Type Service Code

Description

Code indicating the type of service, as defined in the CMS Medicare Carrier Manual, for this line item on the non-institutional claim.

Comment

n/a

Values

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

Values for
Value Description
1 Medical care
2 Surgery
3 Consultation
4 Diagnostic radiology
5 Diagnostic laboratory
6 Therapeutic radiology
7 Anesthesia
8 Assistant at surgery
9 Other medical items or services
0 Whole blood
A Used durable medical equipment (DME)
D Ambulance
E Enteral/parenteral nutrients/supplies
F Ambulatory surgical center (facility usage for surgical services)
G Immunosuppressive drugs
J Diabetic shoes
K Hearing items and services
L ESRD supplies
M Monthly capitation payment for dialysis
N Kidney donor
P Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics orthotics
Q Vision items or services
R Rental of DME
S Surgical dressings or other medical supplies
T Outpatient mental health limitation
U Occupational therapy
V Pneumococcal/flu vaccine
W Physical therapy

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

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