Restructured BETOS Classification System

Description

The Restructured BETOS Classification System (RBCS) dataset is a taxonomy that allows researchers to group healthcare service codes for Medicare Part B services (i.e., HCPCS codes) into clinically meaningful categories and subcategories. It is based on the original Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS) classification created in the 1980s, and includes notable updates such as Part B non-physician services. The RBCS will undergo annual updates by a technical expert panel of researchers and clinicians.

Resources

Name Format Description Link
8 RBCS%202023%20Taxonomy.csv https://data.cms.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/4d609d9e-18e6-4f10-833d-16bf3028f4bc/RBCS%202023%20Taxonomy.csv
21 latest https://data.cms.gov/data-api/v1/dataset/e3db6e56-149f-49ce-b374-40aecda2357b/data
21 https://data.cms.gov/data-api/v1/dataset/6268c474-1fc7-4b48-8da1-1ee2b3879ba7/data
8 2024%20RBCS%20Taxonomy_CSV.csv https://data.cms.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/30b74146-c5ce-47e0-8ae2-ad1204c81906/2024%20RBCS%20Taxonomy_CSV.csv
21 https://data.cms.gov/data-api/v1/dataset/aaeeb33a-1b8f-4f09-bffc-f9d194d9662f/data
21 https://data.cms.gov/data-api/v1/dataset/67dfb702-6fd2-411c-b2a6-5f27f116dfbe/data
8 RBCS_Taxonomy_RY2025.csv https://data.cms.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/e8270fdc-0c3d-47ce-9791-962e2fc43df4/RBCS_Taxonomy_RY2025.csv

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  • physicians-practitioners
  • hospitals-facilities
  • outpatient-facilities
  • medicare
  • original-medicare
  • medical-suppliers-equipment
  • medicare-advantage

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