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TMSIS Dataguide Medicaid.gov
Version 3.27.0

PRESCRIPTION-QUANTITY-ALLOWED

Data Element

DE Number

CRX131

System DE Number

CRX.003.131

File Segment Number

CRX00003

File Segment Name

CLAIM-LINE-RECORD-RX

Last updated

Definition The maximum allowable quantity of a drug or service that may be dispensed per prescription per date of service or per month. Quantity limits are applied to medications when the majority of appropriate clinical utilizations will be addressed within the quantity allowed. For use with CLAIMOT and CLAIMRX claims. For CLAIMIP and CLAIMLT claims/encounter records, use the Revenue Center Quantity Actual field. One prescription for 100 250 milligram tablets results in Prescription Quantity Allowed =100.
Size S9(8)V999
FLF Start Position 290
FLF Stop Position 300
Segment Key Field Identifier Not Applicable
Coding Requirements 1. Value may include up to 8 digits to the left of the decimal point, and 3 digits to the right e.g. 12345678.999
2. When populated, corresponding Unit of Measure must be populated
3. Conditional
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