REFERENCE/RESOURCE DATA

INTRODUCTION

The Reference/Resource Data are utility files used by CMS (previously HCFA) in conjunction with administrative and analytic files. The files contain various kinds of indices, standards, and coding systems. There are two file groups in the Reference/Resource Data chapter: Payment Policy Files and Other Reference/Resource Data Files. The Payment Policy Files are used to set Medicare reimbursement rates. A variety of reference information is contained in the Other Reference/Resource Data files. These file groups and the files within them are discussed below.

Introduction | Payment Policy Files | Other Reference/Resource Data Files