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Data Element
COT193
COT.003.193
| Definition | This code describes the area of specialty for the provider being reported. | 
|---|---|
| Size | X(2) | 
| FLF Start Position | 383 | 
| FLF Stop Position | 384 | 
| Segment Key Field Identifier | Not Applicable | 
| Coding Requirements | 1. Value must be 2 characters 2. Value must be in Provider Specialty List (VVL) 3. Situational  | 
                                    
| 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 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIP264 | CIP.003.264 | SERVICING-PROV-SPECIALTY | CIP00003 | CLAIM-LINE-RECORD-IP | 
| CLT216 | CLT.003.216 | SERVICING-PROV-SPECIALTY | CLT00003 | CLAIM-LINE-RECORD-LT |