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Term Definition
DATA CONDITION

A description of the circumstances in which certain data is required.
DATA CONTENT

Under HIPAA, this is all the data elements and code sets inherent to a transaction, and not related to the format of the transaction.
DATA COUNCIL

A coordinating body within HHS that has high-level responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the A/S provisions of HIPAA.
DATA DICTIONARY

A document or system that characterizes the data content of a system.
DATA ELEMENT

Under HIPAA, this is the smallest named unit of information in a transaction.
DATA EXTRACT SYSTEM ACCESS FORM

A form that is required for access to the DESY system. This system replaces
the Data Support Access Facility (DSAF).
DATA INTERCHANGE STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

A body that provides administrative services to X12 and several other standards-related groups.
DATA MAPPING

The process of matching one set of data elements or individual code values to their closest equivalents in another set of them. This is sometimes called a cross-walk.
DATA MODEL

A conceptual model of the information needed to support a business function or process.
DATA SUPPORT ACCESS FACILITY ACCESS FORM

A form that is required for access to Leg 1 (Enrollment Database (EDB)) and,
Leg 2 (Medicare Provider Analysis and Review(MEDPAR)) of the Data Support Access Facility.