Code specifying the format of a description.
Type
String (AN)
Length
Max 3 / Min 1
Codes
<> A
Free-form long description
Long description of an item in free form.
<> B
Code and text
Description of an item in coded and free form text.
<> C
Code (from industry code list)
Description of an item in coded format.
<> D
Free-form price look up
Price look-up description of a product for point of sale receipts.
<> E
Free-form short description
Short description of an item in free form.
<> F
Free-form
Description of an item in free form text.
<> S
Structured (from industry code list)
Description of an item in a structured format.
<> X
Semi-structured (code + text)
Description of an item in a coded and free text format.