Number of drug therapy problem resolutions with prescribers

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This variable is contained in the following files:

Part D Medication Therapy Management Data File

SAS Name

DRUG_THER_CHG_NUM

This variable indicates the number of drug therapy problem resolutions with prescribers resulting from recommendations made to beneficiary's prescriber(s) as a result of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services.

Comments

CMS created the MTM File from information submitted by Part D plan sponsors to CMS’s Health Plan Management System (HPMS).

Values: 0-xx

Source: CMS (HPMS Files)