Hi Bret,
Yes. We have noticed similar issue at KUMC as well. Usually HIC numbers follow
a specific syntax 9-digit SSN followed by an alpha suffix ("A" beneficiary
(retired worker or disabled worker), "B" spouse (spouse is over 65), "C"
children (child or grandchild of a retiree), "D" divorced spouse, widow,
widower, "E" widowed mother). However, I found two HIC numbers for some
patients and in most of the cases one of those HIC numbers did not follow the
typical HIC number syntax. I brought this to GDIT's attention. They told me to
retain both the numbers in the finder file. Let me know if you have any further
questions regarding this.
Thanks
Sravani
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Bret J
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 2:43 PM
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Subject: GROUSE HIC field length
As I am reviewing the finder file, I note that HIC numbers at UNMC vary in
length from 1-18 characters, with the average being 10. From GDIT's encryption
instructions I read "HIC: 12 character alpha-numeric code identifying
beneficiary".
Per the shared finder file sql, this field is populated from the
coverage_mem_list.mem_number field. Is this variation in field length typical
at other sites? Will this cause any issues?
Bret J. Gardner
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
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