Notes:

Definition:
This is a mandatory data element and is a count of CDS Messages contained in the CDS Interchange.

Usage:
Senders of CDS Interchanges must generate this data. Recipients of CDS Interchanges are advised to recount the received CDS messages and match this control count to ensure all CDS data submitted has been correctly received.

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	CDS INTERCHANGE CONTROL COUNTS