Central Distributor SEDD: Description of Data Elements

PL_UR_CAT5 - Patient Location: Urban-Rural 5 Categories

Documentation Sections:

General Notes

Uniform Values

State Specific Notes

General Notes

PL_UR_CAT5 (five category urban-rural designation) is a simplified, five category adaptation of the 2003 version of the Urban Influence Codes (UIC). The 12 categories of the UIC are combined into five broader categories that differentiate between large and small metropolitan, micropolitan, and a non-urban residual. The non-urban group is further subdivided between those adjacent to a metropolitan or micropolitan area, and those that are isolated from urban influences.

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Uniform Values

Variable Description Value Value Description PL_UR_CAT5 Patient Location: Urban-Rural 5 Categories 1 Large metropolitan areas with at least 1 million residents 2 Small metropolitan areas with less than 1 million residents 3 Micropolitan areas 4 Non-urban areas adjacent to a metropolitan or micropolitan area 5 Non-urban areas, not adjacent to a metropolitan or micropolitan area . Missing

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State Specific Notes

Maryland This data element was discontinued in 2007.

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