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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 in the 2019-2021 data files.
Source: CMS (HPMS files)