# Column cms.medpar_2015.AD_DGNS ## Overview of column AD_DGNS in table cms.medpar_2015 | | | | ----------------------------- | ---------------------- | | Table | [cms.medpar_2015](../cms.medpar_2015.md) | | Qualified name | cms.medpar_2015.AD_DGNS | | Datatype | VARCHAR(7) | | Reference | [https://resdac.org/cms-data/variables/admitting-diagnosis-code](https://resdac.org/cms-data/variables/admitting-diagnosis-code) | Initial diagnosis at time of admission | Key | Value | | --- | ----- | | long_name | ADMTG_DGNS_CD | | original_type | CHAR | | width | 7.0 |