Code identifying status of patient as of CLM_THRU_DT

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This variable is contained in the following files:

Medicare Provider Analysis and Review

SAS Name

BENE_DSCHRG_STUS_CD

The code used to identify the status of the patient as of the CLM_THRU_DT.

Comments

This field is derived from the patient discharge status code (i.e., from the NCH variable NCH_PTNT_STUS_CD) that is present on the last claim record for the stay.

Source: NCH

Code	Code value
A	Discharged
B	Died
C	Still a patient