Dx Primary
| Data Element (edit) | |
| Field Name: | Dx primary |
| CCMDB Label: | not stated |
| CCMDB tab: | ICD10 |
| Table: | L ICD10 table |
| Data type: | boolean |
| Length: | not stated |
| Program: | Med and CC |
| Created/Raw: | Raw |
| Start Date: | 1988-07-11 |
| End Date: | 2300-01-01 |
| Sort Index: | 8 |
| Data Dependencies(Reports/Indicators/Data Elements): | |
Checkbox that is set to true for a single Admit Diagnosis per ward stay that is the Primary Admit Diagnosis
The Dx primary is coded as part of the ICD10 collection.
Collection Instructions
- On the ICD10 tab in CCMDB.accdb, the Dx Primary check box is to the left of the Dx Type.
- Check off the box for the ONE Admit Diagnoses that is the Primary Admit Diagnosis.
- for information on deciding which diagnosis should be selected, see Primary Admit Diagnosis
- The diagnosis with this check mark should be one of those with the lowest Dx Priority used for an Admit Diagnosis.
Data Integrity Checks (automatic list)
| App | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| Check if awaiting code is primary dx then Transfer Ready DtTm must be equal to Arrive DtTm | CCMDB.accdb | declined |
| Query check dx primary not exactly one | CCMDB.accdb | implemented |
| Query check dx primary lowest priority | CCMDB.accdb | implemented |