Imaging Events

SAS Name
IMG_EVENTS

This variable is the count of events for imaging services (IMG) for a given year. An event is defined as each line item that contains the relevant service. Claims for imaging procedures are a subset of the claims, and a subset of procedures in the Part B Carrier and DME data files.

These imaging claims are defined as those with a line BETOS code (BETOS_CD) where the first digit =I (except for 'I1E', or 'I1F' – which are considered Part B drugs).

Comments

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)

Null/missing or 1-XXX