About this Dataset

Restructured BETOS Classification System

The Restructured BETOS Classification System (RBCS) dataset is a taxonomy that allows researchers to group healthcare service codes for Medicare Part B services (i.e., HCPCS codes) into clinically meaningful categories and subcategories. It is based on the original Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS) classification created in the 1980s, and includes notable updates such as Part B non-physician services. The RBCS will undergo annual updates by a technical expert panel of researchers and clinicians.
Organization: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Last updated: 2025-10-07T07:30:53.196249
Tags: hospitals-facilities, medical-suppliers-equipment, medicare, medicare-advantage, original-medicare, outpatient-facilities, physicians-practitioners

Tables

Restructured BETOS Classification System : 2024-10-04

@usgov.hhs_gov_restructured_betos_classification_system_b5e09.restructured_betos_classification_system_2024_10_04

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CREATE TABLE restructured_betos_classification_system_2024_10_04 (
  "hcpcs_cd" VARCHAR,
  "rbcs_id" VARCHAR,
  "rbcs_cat" VARCHAR,
  "rbcs_cat_desc" VARCHAR,
  "rbcs_cat_subcat" VARCHAR,
  "rbcs_subcat_desc" VARCHAR,
  "rbcs_famnumb" DOUBLE,
  "rbcs_family_desc" VARCHAR,
  "rbcs_major_ind" VARCHAR,
  "hcpcs_cd_add_dt" VARCHAR,
  "hcpcs_cd_end_dt" VARCHAR,
  "rbcs_release_year" DOUBLE,
  "rbcs_reassigned" DOUBLE,
  "final_cy_prior_to_reassignment" DOUBLE
);