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TMSIS Dataguide Medicaid.gov
Version 3.28.0

PROV-DOING-BUSINESS-AS-NAME

Data Element

DE Number

PRV022

System DE Number

PRV.002.022

File Name

PRV - PROVIDER

File Segment Number

PRV00002

File Segment Name

PROV-ATTRIBUTES-MAIN

Last updated

No Updates

Definition The provider's name that is commonly used by the public when the "doing-business-as" name is different than the legal name. DBA is an abbreviation for "doing business as." Registering a DBA is required to operate a business under a name that differs from the company's legal name. If DBA name is the same as the legal name, do not populate DBA name.
Size X(100)
FLF Start Position 68
FLF Stop Position 167
Segment Key Field Identifier Not Applicable
Coding Requirements 1. Value must not contain a pipe or asterisk symbol
2. Value must be 100 characters or less
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