This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
MDCD_RACE_ETHNCTY_CD
This variable indicates the Medicaid beneficiary’s race and ethnicity code.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 1 | White, non-Hispanic |
| 2 | Black, non-Hispanic |
| 3 | Asian, non-Hispanic |
| 4 | American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN), non-Hispanic |
| 5 | Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
| 6 | Multiracial, non-Hispanic |
| 7 | Hispanic, all races |
| Null/missing | Source value is missing, unknown, or not Medicaid enrolled |
CCW obtains this directly from the DE RACE_ETHNCTY_CD variable
Source: T-MSIS DE file