This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
DOB_DT
Date of birth of the patient as indicated on the event record.
Values: Date formatted as CCYYMMDD
Source: PDE
Comments
It is possible that this date may be different than the beneficiary date of birth (BENE_BIRTH_DT) variable that appears on the Master Beneficiary Summary File (MBSF).
It is possible that this date may be different than the beneficiary date of birth (BENE_BIRTH_DT) variable that appears on the Master Beneficiary Summary File (MBSF).