NCH Near Line Record Identification Code (RIC)
A code defining the type of claim record being processed.
This variable is coded, and will contain one of the following values.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
M |
Part B DMEPOS claim record (processed by DME Regional Carrier) |
O |
Part B physician/supplier claim record (processed by local carriers; can include DMEPOS services) |
U |
Both Part A and B institutional home health agency (HHA) claim records |
V |
Part A institutional claim record (inpatient [IP], skilled nursing facility [SNF], hospice [HOS], or home health agency [HHA]) |
W |
Part B institutional claim record (outpatient [HOP], HHA) |
Some additional information on this variable: