Appendix A - Code Tables Overview

Overview

Appendix A contains all valid code values used throughout CoBHRM. When submitting data, you must use the exact codes specified in these tables.

Using invalid codes will result in validation errors. Always refer to the current version of Appendix A for valid values.

Code Table Index

Service Identifiers

24 service type and treatment modality codes (SUD, MH, WM)

Counties

Two-digit Colorado county codes for client residence

Referral Sources

Referral source classification codes including Colorado-specific programs

Legal Status

Legal status codes for admissions and discharges

Gender Codes

Sex at birth, gender identity, and sexual orientation codes

Race & Ethnicity

Race (multi-select) and ethnicity classification codes

Household Language

21 language codes plus unknown/declined

Marital Status

Marital status codes

Living Situation

Housing and living arrangement codes

Employment Status

Employment status codes

Social

Education, income, and other social determinant codes

Clinical

SMI/SED status, involuntary reason, and clinical indicator codes

Disabilities

16 disability codes (multi-select)

Substance Types

29 substance codes, routes of administration, and ASAM levels

ACT & Ascent

MCSI, QoL, Social/Role Functioning, Stage of Change, and related codes

Special Connections

Pregnancy risk screening and baby outcome value sets

Code Table Format

Each code table includes:

Column	Description
Code	The exact value to use in your data file
Description	Human-readable meaning of the code

Standard Unknown / Declined Codes

Several standard codes recur across many value sets. When a value set supports them, use:

Code	Meaning
`95`	Not Applicable
`96`	Asked but Unknown
`97`	Other
`98`	Declined
`99`	Unknown

Not every value set includes all five codes. Check the specific reference table for which of these codes are valid. Using a code not listed in the value set will fail validation.

Using Code Tables

Single-Value Fields

For fields that accept a single code value, use the code exactly as shown:

SEX_AT_BIRTH|COUNTY_OF_RESIDENCE|REFERRAL_SOURCE
01|17|01

Multi-Value Fields

Some fields accept multiple values separated by semicolon and space (; ):

RACE|DISABILITY_CODES
01; 05|02; 08

The delimiter for multi-value fields is semicolon followed by a single space: ;

How Coded Values Work

Each coded field in a record spec references an appendix code table.
The value stored in the CSV file is the numeric code (e.g., 01), not the description text.
Codes are case-sensitive and must match exactly.
Leading zeros matter — 01 is not the same as 1 in string-typed fields.

Code values may be added or retired over time. Always check the current version of Appendix A when working with data.