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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
ValueDescription
0Unknown
1White
2Black
3Other
4Asian
5Hispanic
6North 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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