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| Data Element Name: SPARCS Region | File Location: Master, De-Identified, De-Identified Abbreviated |
| SPARCS Data Element Number: 1 | |
| Record Positions: 01 - 02 | Format-Length: A/N - 2 |
| Effective Date: 1/1/1994 | Revision Date: |
| Deniable Data Element: No | |
Definition:
This is a geographical subdivision of the State of New York within which the hospital is located. Currently there are eleven regions.
Codes and Values:- A two digit number between 01 and 11.
- Not applicable - assigned by SPARCS. For the list of regions by county see NYS County/Region/HSA Table in Appendix U.
