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TMSIS Dataguide Medicaid.gov
Version 3.27.0

PRESCRIBING-PROV-NUM

Data Element

DE Number

CRX074

System DE Number

CRX.002.074

File Segment Number

CRX00002

File Segment Name

CLAIM-HEADER-RECORD-RX

Last updated

No Updates

Definition A unique identification number assigned by the state to the provider who prescribed the drug, device, or supply. This must be the individual's ID number, not a group identification number. If the prescribing physician provider ID is not available, but the physician's Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) ID is on the state file, then the State should use the DEA ID for this data element
Size X(30)
FLF Start Position 531
FLF Stop Position 560
Segment Key Field Identifier Not Applicable
Coding Requirements 1. Value must be 30 characters or less
2. Mandatory
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