NAME             TYPE   LENGTH
-------------------------------------   ------
    DMERC Line Provider State    CHAR      2
    Code

	The two position state postal abbreviation code 
	representing the supplier's location, as reported 
	on the DMERC line item.

	NOTE: Although created for Version 'G', this
	field was blank until 1/95 when the supplier
	state code was added to the DME claim record as
	a required field.

	SHORT NAME: PRVSTATE
	LONG NAME: PRVDR_STATE_CD

	SOURCE:
	WF/NCH