View source for Dx Type

{{Data element
| CCMDB_tab = ICD10
|field_name=Dx Type
|Rank=N/A
|in_table= L ICD10 table
|data_type=string
|datafield_length=8
|program_collecting=Med and CC
|created_raw=Raw
|data_element_sort_index=6
|element_description=The type of an [[ICD10]] diagnosis ([[Comorbid Diagnosis]], [[Admit Diagnosis]] or [[Acquired Diagnosis / Complication]])
}}

The Dx_Type is coded as part of the [[ICD10 collection]]. 

The value of this field affects whether [[Dx Date]] should be collected.

What DX type a particular dx can be used as is discussed in [[Controlling Dx Type for ICD10 codes]]. 

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