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id Physical Name Logical Name Description Category
1 CPT_FG CPT Code Flag All CPT codes are HCPCS codes, but not all HCPCS codes are CPT codes. This flag identifies the CPT codes. (Y/N) N/A
1 DX_SEQ_NBR Diagnosis Sequence Number Sequence number of the diagnosis for which the procedure was performed, if applicable. It is used to link this PROCEDURE record with the appropriate DX record. 13.0000
1 ENCTRSS_ID NDW Encounter Record Identifier This identifier is generated internally by the NDW and is used to uniquely identify an encounter record. 100.0000
1 EXPORT_ID Export ID Each export file that is received by the DW will be assigned a unique export ID number. This will allow us to track each record back to the "raw data file" if necessary. It also allows us to track certain information specific to each export such as number of records, date received, etc. 100.0000
1 HCPCS_CD HCPCS / CPT Code HCPCS or CPT code for the specified procedure. Nationally recognized standard code set. 11.0000
1 HCPCS_COMP HCPCS Modifier HCPCS Modifiers are used to identify circumstances that alter or enhance the description of a service or supply. They may be Level 1 (CPT, updated annually by the AMA) or Level II (HCPCS/National, updated annually by CMS), and may have an impact on reimbursement. Level I modifiers are two numeric digits (21  99). Level II modifiers are alphabetic (AA-VP). N/A
1 INFECT_FG Infection Flag Was this procedure related to an infection. (Y/N) 11.0000
1 PROV_AFFL_CD Provider Affiliation Code The affiliation of the provider. If multiple affiliations are sent, the first occurrence listed is considered to be the affiliation of the primary provider. 7.0000
1 PROV_DISC_CD Provider Discipline Code The discipline of the provider. If multiple disciplines are sent, the first occurrence listed is considered to be the discipline of the primary provider. 7.0000
1 PROV_X12_CLASS_CD Provider Class X12 Code HIPAA "provider classification" code, a more specific service or occupation related to the Provider Type. For example, the Classification for Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians is based upon the General Specialty Certificates as issued by the appropriate national boards. Nationally recognized standard code set. 7.0000
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