This variable is the total Medicare payment amount from all Hospital Outpatient (HOP) claims for the beneficiary during the year. Note that only fee-for-service (FFS) claims are included.
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CCW calculates this variable as the sum of all CLM_PMT_AMT from the HOP claims.
CCW calculates this variable as the sum of all CLM_PMT_AMT from the HOP claims.
Values: $
Source: Medicare Hospital Outpatient Claims file (derived)