This variable is contained in the following files: Home Health Agency (Encounter, Preliminary File), Inpatient File (Encounter, Preliminary File), Skilled Nursing Facility (Encounter, Preliminary File), Home Health Agency (Encounter, Final File), Inpatient File (Encounter, Final File), Skilled Nursing Facility (Encounter, Final File)
Short SAS Name
BENE_DSCHRG_DT
SAS Name
BENE_DSCHRG_DT
On an inpatient, SNF or Home Health claim, the date the beneficiary was discharged / transferred from the facility, or died.
Source: Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs)