This file contains case level data for inpatient psychiatric stays and is derived from 2007 MEDPAR data file and the latest available provider specific file. The data available in this file are consistent with the data as described in the IPF PPS update notice published in May 2009. The records are stripped of most data elements that will permit identification of beneficiaries. This file includes approximately 0.5 million records for services paid under the inpatient psychiatric benefit.

Media: DVD
Cost: $3,000   *Reuse fee of $600 effective April 1, 2009

Data Format: Comma separated variable block (CSV) with SAS® read-in program
Available: May 2009 Update Notice

To browse the record layout, see the Downloads section below.

Instructions on How to Request LDS Data Files in the Related Links Inside CMS section below.

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Record Layout [PDF, 27 KB]
Related Links Inside CMS
Instructions on How to Request LDS Data Files
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