Data element definition

Data element means the smallest unit of information which has a unique definition and precise technical characteristics such as format, length and character type;
Data element means an item of information from a uniform patient billing form.
Data element means a Line Record informational component that has a unique identifier. Data Elements are identified either as Custom Data Elements or as Standard Elements depending on the type of unique identifier.

Examples of Data element in a sentence

  • Data Element Description Government Issued Identification Number Includes:1.Driver’s License Number2.Taxpayer Identification Number - In an individual’s name.

  • Data Element Description Payment Card Number Primary Account Number (PAN) for all types of payment cards.

  • Data Element Description Criminal History Information about an individual’s criminal history, e.g., criminal check portion of a background check.


More Definitions of Data element

Data element means a categorized piece of information.
Data element means a line record informational component that has a unique identifier. Data Elements are identified either as Custom Data Elements or as Standard Data Elements depending on the type of unique identifier.
Data element means one specific piece of information you can enter into a field on an ICAR screen. A data element may be letters, numbers, or a combination of both. Examples include a social security number, a name, an address, or a date of birth.
Data element means the smallest named unit of information in a Transaction.
Data element means the smallest unit of information which has a unique definition and