Coded Data Value Entry and Edit Guidelines

The following table summarizes the data entry and edit requirements for each field on the Coded Data Value Entry/Update screen.


Field Name

Required?

Size/Format

Edits Performed (or Recommendations)

Code Type

Required

Select value from drop-down list

Value entered must be from drop-down list.

Value

Optional

10 characters; alphanumeric

None.

Description

Required

50 characters; alphanumeric

A value must be entered.

Service Cost

Required

5 numeric characters;

If entered, must be a value from 0 to 99999.

Sort Order

Optional

5 numeric characters;

If entered, must be a value from 0 to 99999.