Definition
The method by which a good or service associated with a service event is purchased, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptService event—purchase method
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Object ClassService event
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PropertyPurchase method
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Value DomainPurchase method disability code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Purchase method disability code N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | Direct payment on open market | ||
| 2 | Direct payment to pre-registered provider | |||
| 3 | Payment through financial intermediary | |||
| 4 | Block funding to provider | |||
| 5 | Not applicable—service provided free of charge | |||
| Supplementary Values | 8 | Not known | ||
| 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |