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TMSIS Dataguide Medicaid.gov
Version 3.27.0

CHIP-CODE

Data Element

DE Number

ELG054

System DE Number

ELG.003.054

File Name

ELG - ELIGIBLE

File Segment Number

ELG00003

Last updated

Definition A code used to distinguish among Medicaid, Medicaid Expansion CHIP, and Separate CHIP populations.
Size X(1)
FLF Start Position 150
FLF Stop Position 150
Segment Key Field Identifier Not Applicable
Coding Requirements 1. Value must be in CHIP Code List (VVL)
2. If value is in [ 2, 3 ], then associated Eligibility Group (ELG.005.087) value must be in [ "07", "31", "61", 62", "63", "64", "65", "66", "67", or "68" ]
3. If value is "1", then associated Eligibility Group (ELG.005.087) value must not be in [ "61", 62", "63", "64", "65", "66", "67", or "68" ]
4. Value must be 1 character
5. 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