Occurrence Code

This variable is contained in the following files:

T-MSIS Analytic File Other Services T-MSIS Analytic File Long Term Care T-MSIS Analytic File Inpatient

SAS Name

OCRNC_CD

A code to describe specific event(s) relating to this billing period covered by the claim. These codes are associated with specific date(s); refer to the occurrence code start (OCRNC_CD_START_DT) and end dates (OCRNC_CD_END_DT).

Values: This code set is an external code set maintained by the National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC™) https://www.nubc.org/

Source: T-MSIS Analytic File (TAF) claims

Comments

There may be one or more occurrence codes that relate to a particular claim; refer to the occurrence code sequence number (OCRNC_CD_SEQ).

Values and websites referenced may change over time. Refer to https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Transmittals/Down…