Updated research request forms and data security approval requirement effective 4/24/23
This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
PRE_AUTHRZTN_NUM
A number, code, or other value that indicates the services provided on this claim have been authorized by the payee or other service organization, or that a referral for services has been approved. (Also called Prior Authorization or Referral Number).
The field can contain any alphanumeric characters, digits or symbols
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| Null/missing | source value is missing or unknown |
SOURCE: T-MSIS Analytic File (TAF) Claims