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SAS Name
BENE_PRMRY_PYR_CD
The code indicating the type of payer who has primary responsibility for the payment of the Medicare beneficiary's claims related to the stay.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| A | Working aged bene/spouse with eghp |
| B | ESRD bene in 18-month coordination period with eghp |
| C | Conditional Medicare payment; future reimbursement expected |
| D | Auto no-fault or any liability insurance |
| E | Worker's compensation |
| F | Phs or other federal agency (other than dept of veterans affairs) |
| G | Working disabled |
| H | Black lung |
| I | Dept of veterans affairs |
| J | Any liability insurance |
| Z/Blank | Medicare is primary payer |
Source: NCH