This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
CMR_RECIPIENT_INI
Indicates the recipient of the initial comprehensive medication review (CMR) offer
Code | Code value |
---|---|
01 | Beneficiary |
02 | Beneficiary's prescriber |
03 | Caregiver |
99 | Other authorized individual |
Null/missing | beneficiary did not receive a CMR |
If the beneficiary received a CMR offer, then the recipient of the CMR offer is required. If the beneficiary received more than 1 CMR offer, report the recipient of the initial CMR offer.
This field is available beginning in 2019.
Source: CMS (HPMS files)