Beginning Segment

Beginning Segment (BGN) defines 9 elements, 1 syntax rule, and 5 semantic notes. Sign up free or login to view the full segment and download it in Markdown or console (text) formats.

Elements

353 BGN-01

Transaction Set Purpose Code

Identifier (ID) R Required 2/2

127 BGN-02

Reference Identification

Alphanumeric (AN) R Required 1/50

373 BGN-03

Date

Date (DT) R Required 8/8

337 BGN-04

Time

Time (TM) O Optional 4/8

623 BGN-05

Time Code

Identifier (ID) O Optional 2/2

127 BGN-06

Reference Identification

Alphanumeric (AN) O Optional 1/50

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