# Column cms.medpar_2017.PA_IND_CD ## Overview of column PA_IND_CD in table cms.medpar_2017 | | | | ----------------------------- | ---------------------- | | Table | [cms.medpar_2017](../cms.medpar_2017.md) | | Qualified name | cms.medpar_2017.PA_IND_CD | | Datatype | VARCHAR(4) | | Reference | [https://resdac.org/cms-data/variables/prior-authorization-indicator-code](https://resdac.org/cms-data/variables/prior-authorization-indicator-code) | Claim Prior Authorization Indicator Code | Key | Value | | --- | ----- | | long_name | PA_IND_CD | | original_type | CHAR | | width | 4.0 |