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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
HPSA_SCRCTY_IND_CD
The code used to track health professional shortage area (HPSA) and physician scarcity bonus payments on carrier claims.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 1 | HPSA |
| 2 | Scarcity |
| 3 | Both |
| 5 | HPSA and HSIP |
| 6 | PCIP |
| 7 | HPSA and PCIP |
| Space | Not applicable |
This variable was added 10/3/2005 with the implementation of NCH/NMUD CR#2.
Prior to 10/3/2005, claims contained a modifier code to indicate the bonus payment. A 'QU' represented a HPSA bonus payment and an 'AR' represented a scarcity bonus payment. As of 1/1/2005, the modifiers were no longer being reported by the provider. NCH & NMUD were not ready to accept the new field until 10/3/2005.
Source: NCH