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Variable: RACE

Beneficiary Race Code

Description

The race of the beneficiary.

Comment

n/a

Values

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

Values for
Value Description
0 Unknown
1 White
2 Black
3 Other
4 Asian
5 Hispanic
6 North American Nativ

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: RACE
  • Long Name: BENE_RACE_CD
  • Type: CHAR
  • Length: 1
  • Source: CMS Enrollment Database (EDB)
  • Value Format:

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