understanding-ab2d-data.md

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Overview

What kinds of data are available?

AB2D is a RESTful (representational state transfer) API providing claims data for active Medicare enrollee groups. The Bulk Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) lets it handle large volumes of enrollee claims data, including:

• Medicare Part A claims data. Inpatient hospital stays, care in skilled nursing facilities, and hospice care.
• Medicare Part B claims data. Various doctors' services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.

These claims contain valuable information about enrollee health, which can help fill any gaps in the health records available to stand-alonePrescription Drug Plan (PDP) sponsors.

Sample AB2D Files

These test data files will give you a good idea of the type of data available through AB2D.

• AB2D v2 (recommended version) Parts A and Parts B Sample Export (FHIR R4)
• AB2D v1 Parts A and Parts B Sample Export (FHIR STU3)

Data Dictionary

Learn more about AB2D data elements.

• View Data Dictionary

JSON resources

Introductions to JSON

• Intro to JSON Format
• Newline Delimited JSON (ndjson)
• JSON format viewer/validator