Encrypted 723 Beneficiary ID | ResDAC Data Dictionary

This variable is contained in the following files:

Long Term Care Minimum Data Set (MDS) - Swing-Bed 2.0 Home Health Outcome and Assessment Information Set Inpatient Rehab Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument

SAS Name

BENE_ID

A unique CCW beneficiary identifier field that is specific to the Chronic Condition Warehouse. This field is encrypted prior to delivery to researchers. The BENE_ID field is used to cross-reference data for each beneficiary across all claim and assessment data files.