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TMSIS Dataguide Medicaid.gov
Version 3.28.0

DATE-OF-DEATH

Data Element

DE Number

PRV035

System DE Number

PRV.002.035

File Name

PRV - PROVIDER

File Segment Number

PRV00002

File Segment Name

PROV-ATTRIBUTES-MAIN

Last updated

Definition

The date an individual died on.

Size 9(8)
FLF Start Position 505
FLF Stop Position 512
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. Conditional
4. When populated, value must be on or after individual's Date of Birth
5. Value must be less than or equal to associated End of Time Period (PRV.001.010)
6. There can only be one value on all records when the value is populated
7. When populated, the difference between value and Date of Birth (PRV.002.034) must be 18 years or greater

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
ELG025 ELG.002.025 DATE-OF-DEATH ELG00002 PRIMARY-DEMOGRAPHICS-ELIGIBILITY