Lifetime reserve days (LRD) used by beneficiary for stay

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This variable is contained in the following files:

Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MedPAR)

SAS Name

BENE_LRD_USE_CNT

The count of the number of lifetime reserve days (LRD), if any, used by the beneficiary for this stay.

Comments

This field is derived by accumulating the LRD used count that is present on any of the claim records included in the stay (i.e., the sum of LRD reported on the claims that comprise the stay).

Source: MedPAR (derived)