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TMSIS Dataguide Medicaid.gov
Version 3.28.0

SEX

Data Element

DE Number

PRV031

System DE Number

PRV.002.031

File Name

PRV - PROVIDER

File Segment Number

PRV00002

File Segment Name

PROV-ATTRIBUTES-MAIN

Last updated

No Updates

Definition Either individual's biological sex or their self-identified sex.
Size X(1)
FLF Start Position 492
FLF Stop Position 492
Segment Key Field Identifier Not Applicable
Coding Requirements 1. Value must be in Sex List (VVL)
2. Value must be 1 character
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
ELG023 ELG.002.023 SEX ELG00002 PRIMARY-DEMOGRAPHICS-ELIGIBILITY