# Column cms.medpar_2017.DEATHDT

## Overview of column DEATHDT in table cms.medpar_2017 

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| ----------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| Table                         | [cms.medpar_2017](../cms.medpar_2017.md)           |
| Qualified name                | cms.medpar_2017.DEATHDT  |
| Datatype                      | DATE        |
| Reference | [https://resdac.org/cms-data/variables/date-death](https://resdac.org/cms-data/variables/date-death) |


Date beneficiary died

| Key | Value |
| --- | ----- |
| long_name | BENE_DEATH_DT |
| original_type | DATE |
| width | 8.0 |