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TMSIS Dataguide Medicaid.gov
Version 3.27.0

PROV-FIRST-NAME

Data Element

DE Number

PRV028

System DE Number

PRV.002.028

File Name

PRV - PROVIDER

File Segment Number

PRV00002

File Segment Name

PROV-ATTRIBUTES-MAIN

Last updated

No Updates

Definition Individual's first name; first name component of full name (e.g. First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name).
Size X(30)
FLF Start Position 431
FLF Stop Position 460
Segment Key Field Identifier Not Applicable
Coding Requirements 1. Value must be 30 characters or less
2. Value must not contain a pipe or asterisk symbols
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