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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
MDCR_PTBNI_TOTAL_FFS_SPEND
This variable is the total Medicare payment amount from all Part B non-institutional claims for the beneficiary during the year. The Part B non-institutional claims include: Carrier and durable medical equipment (DME). Note that only fee-for-service (FFS) claims are included.
CCW calculates this variable as the sum of all CLM_PMT_AMT from the Carrier and DME claims.
Values: $
Source: Medicare Carrier and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Claims files (derived)