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TMSIS Dataguide Medicaid.gov
Version 3.27.0

MANAGED-CARE-CONTRACT-EFF-DATE

Data Element

DE Number

MCR020

System DE Number

MCR.002.020

File Segment Number

MCR00002

File Segment Name

MANAGED-CARE-MAIN

Last updated

Definition

The start date of the managed care contract period with the state.

Size 9(8)
FLF Start Position 34
FLF Stop Position 41
Segment Key Field Identifier Not Applicable
Coding Requirements

1. Value must be 8 characters in the form "CCYYMMDD"
2. The date must be a valid calendar date (i.e. Feb 29th only on the leap year, never April 31st or Sept 31st)
3. Value must be before or the same as the associated Segment End Date value
4. Mandatory
5. Value of the CC component must be in ['18', '19', '20']
6. Mandatory
7. Value must occur before Managed Care Contract End Date (MCR.002.021)

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