NCH and MEDPAR Data Dictionary

The National Claims History (NCH) data dictionary RIF reports contain the metadata information on the NCH Inpatient/Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Outpatient, Home Health Agency (HHA), Hospice, Carrier and DMERC claims data. The Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MEDPAR) data dictionary RIF report contains the metadata information for the MEDPAR Inpatient and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) beneficiary stay records .