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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
PTB_DRUG_EVENTS
This variable is the count of events in the part B drug setting for a given year. An event is defined as each line item that contains the relevant service.
Part B drug claims are a subset of the claims in the Part B Carrier and DME data files. The Part B drug claims are identified by BETOS codes (CCW variable BETOS_CD with values of 'D1G','O1D','O1E','O1G','I1E', or 'I1F').
Null/missing or 1-XXX
There are 11 cost/use categories from the Carrier Part B and DME data files – the ASC, Anesthesia, Part B Drug, Physician, E & M, dialysis, imaging, tests, other procedures, DME and other carrier claims.
Source: CCW (derived)