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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
DGNS_{x}_CD
The diagnosis code identifying the beneficiary's principal or other diagnosis (including E code).
NOTE: Prior to Version H, the principal diagnosis code was not stored with the 'OTHER' diagnosis codes. During the Version H conversion the CLM_PRNCPAL_DGNS_CD was added as the first occurrence.
NOTE1: Effective with Version 'J', this field has been expanded from 5 bytes to 7 bytes to accommodate the future implementation of ICD-10.
NOTE2: Effective with Version 'J', the diagnosis E codes are stored in a separate trailer (CLM_DGNS_E_GRP).
OCCURS MIN: 0 OCCURS MAX: 25