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TMSIS Dataguide Medicaid.gov
Version 3.27.0

PROV-IDENTIFIER

Data Element

DE Number

PRV081

System DE Number

PRV.005.081

File Name

PRV - PROVIDER

File Segment Number

PRV00005

File Segment Name

PROV-IDENTIFIERS

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Definition A data element to capture the various ways used to distinguish providers from one another on claims and other interactions between providers and other entities. The specific type of identifier is defined in the corresponding value in the Provider Identifier Type data element.
Size X(30)
FLF Start Position 92
FLF Stop Position 121
Segment Key Field Identifier 6
Coding Requirements 1. Mandatory
2. Value must not contain a pipe or asterisk symbol
3. Value must have an associated Provider Identifier Type (PRV.005.077)
4. One record must have a Provider Identifier Type (PRV.005.077) equal to "1"
5. Value must be 30 characters or less
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