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DATE-PRESCRIBED

Data Element

DE Number

CRX084

System DE Number

CRX.002.084

File Segment Number

CRX00002

File Segment Name

CLAIM-HEADER-RECORD-RX

Last updated

Definition The date the drug, device, or supply was prescribed by the physician or other practitioner. This should not be confused with the Prescription Fill Date, which represents the date the prescription was actually filled by the provider.
Size 9(8)
FLF Start Position 599
FLF Stop Position 606
Segment Key Field Identifier Not Applicable
Coding Requirements 1. The date must be a valid calendar date in the form "CCYYMMDD"
2. Value must be on or after associated eligible party's Date of Birth (ELG.002.024)
3. Value must be on or before associated Prescription Fill Date (CRX.002.085)
4. Value must be on or before associated Adjudication Date (CRX.002.027)
5. Value must be on or before associated eligible party's Date of Death (ELG.002.025)
6. Mandatory
7. Value should be on or before End of Time Period (CRX.001.010)
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