Encounter Data Processing System (EDPS) Create Date

Updated research request forms and data security approval requirement effective 4/24/23

This variable is contained in the following files:

Skilled Nursing Facility (Encounter) Outpatient (Encounter) Inpatient (Encounter) Home Health Agency (Encounter) Durable Medical Equipment (Encounter) Carrier (Encounter)

SAS Name

EDPS_CREATE_DT

The date that an encounter record was created on the CMS Encounter Data Processing System (EDPS) database.

Comments

The CLM_RCPT_DT is derived from the claim control number created by the CMS Encounter Data System, and it will typically be equal to or less than the EDPS_CREATN_DT.

Source: CMS Encounter Data System (EDS)