Today, CMS released the Restructured BETOS Classification System (RBCS) – a taxonomy that allows researchers to group healthcare service codes for Medicare Part B services into clinically meaningful categories and subcategories. The RCBS is an update to the Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS) classification system developed in the 1980s.
Researchers may use the RBCS to analyze trends and perform other types of health services analytic work. The first release of RBCS includes healthcare services between 2014 and 2018. The RBCS will undergo annual updates by a technical expert panel of researchers and clinicians.
To access the RBCS, please visit the following website: https://data.cms.gov/provider-summary-by-type-of-service/provider-service-classifications/restructured-betos-classification-system
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently launched a redesigned data.cms.gov website that makes it easier to discover, access, and understand CMS data. Data.cms.gov gives you direct access to public data released by CMS. Our goal is to ensure that CMS data is readily available in open, accessible, and machine-readable formats. For most available data, you can:
- Download data in a variety of formats.
- View and analyze data using interactive tools.
- Access data through an Application Programming Interface, or API. An API lets developers connect other applications to data in real time.
We would love to hear from you! Send feedback on the new site to OEDAUserResearch@cms.hhs.gov.
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