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TMSIS Dataguide Medicaid.gov
Version 3.27.0

NURSING-FACILITY-DAYS

Data Element

DE Number

CLT149

System DE Number

CLT.002.149

File Segment Number

CLT00002

File Segment Name

CLAIM-HEADER-RECORD-LT

Last updated

No Updates

Definition The number of days of nursing care included in this claim that were paid for, in whole or in part, by Medicaid. Includes days during which nursing facility received partial payment for holding a bed during patient leave days. If value exceeds 99998 days, code as 99998.
Size S9(5)
FLF Start Position 945
FLF Stop Position 949
Segment Key Field Identifier Not Applicable
Coding Requirements 1. Value must be numeric
2. Value must be 5 digits or less
3. Conditional
4. When populated, value must be less than or equal to the number of days between (ending date of service minus beginning date of service) plus one day
5. (nursing facility) value is required when the Type of Service in [009, 045, 047, 059]
6. When populated, if value is greater than zero, then Level of Care Status (ELG.005.088) for the associated MSIS Identification Number (CLT.002.022) must equal '003' (Nursing Facility) for the same month as the begin and end date of service
Valid Value Code Set Valid Value Code Valid Value Name Valid Value Description Effective Start Date Effective End Date
DE Number System DE Number DE Name File Segment Number File Segment Name