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Table 4 Service-level Part B base features, descriptions copied from [26]

From: Explainable machine learning models for Medicare fraud detection

Rndrng_Prvdr_Type

Derived from the provider specialty code reported on the claim

Place_Of_Srvc

Identifies whether the place of service submitted on the claims is a facility

Rndrng_Prvdr_Gndr

The provider’s gender

Tot_Srvcs

Number of services provided; note that the metrics used to count the number provided can vary from service to service

Tot_Benes

Number of distinct Medicare beneficiaries receiving the service

Tot_Bene_Day_Srvcs

Number of distinct Medicare beneficiary/per day services

Avg_Sbmtd_Chrg

Average of the charges that the provider submitted for the service

Avg_Mdcr_Pymt_Amt

Average amount that Medicare paid after deductible and coinsurance amounts have been deducted for the line item service