BGM Beginning of message
To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.
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Document/message identifier expressed in code.
Users should note that code values marked as additions or changes are included pending approval by the 1001 Maintenance Agency and may be disapproved or changed. The results of this review will be reflected in a future version of the draft directory.
Identification of a code list.
Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
Plain language identifier specifying the function of a document/message.
Reference number assigned to the document/message by the issuer.
Code indicating the function of the message.
Code specifying the type of acknowledgement required or transmitted.