# Column cms.mbsf_abcd_2018.SAMPLE_GROUP

## Overview of column SAMPLE_GROUP in table cms.mbsf_abcd_2018 

|                               |                        |
| ----------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| Table                         | [cms.mbsf_abcd_2018](../cms.mbsf_abcd_2018.md)           |
| Qualified name                | cms.mbsf_abcd_2018.SAMPLE_GROUP  |
| Datatype                      | VARCHAR(2)        |
| Reference | [https://resdac.org/cms-data/variables/medicare-sample-group-indicator](https://resdac.org/cms-data/variables/medicare-sample-group-indicator) |


Medicare 1, 5, or 20% Strict Sample Group Indicator

| Key | Value |
| --- | ----- |
| long_name | SAMPLE_GROUP |
| original_type | CHAR |
| width | 2.0 |