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Person—government funding identifier, Centrelink customer reference number N(9)A

Definition

A unique identifier allocated to a customer or organisation, or other item of interest.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Person—government funding identifier, Centrelink customer reference number N(9)A

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Centrelink customer reference number identifier N(9)A ".
Data Type String
Format N(9)A
Maximum character length 10

Comments

Guide for use:

This identifier is assigned by Centrelink. The CRN consists of nine digits and one alphabetic character, generated and validation by an internal Centrelink Algorithm.

Origin:
AS5017 Health Care Client Identification

Comments:

The Centrelink Reference Number (CRN) is a unique identifier assigned to people and certain organisations that have one or more recognised relationships with Centrelink. In most cases, these entities receive services provided by Centrelink. It is used by Centrelink as the primary key for a customer's record.

References


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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