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'''Note: for information on how to code the [[Survive / Expired]] see there.''' | '''Note: for information on how to code the [[Survive / Expired]] see there.''' | ||
The Autopsy field is used in [[TMSX]] to store whether a deceased patient had an autopsy. At the collection end this is actually coded in a combined field, [[Survive / Expired | The Autopsy field is used in [[TMSX]] to store whether a deceased patient had an autopsy. At the collection end this is actually coded in a combined field, [[Survive / Expired]] to prevent the unfortunate combination survive - autopsy. | ||
*Autopsy field - YES or NO. | *Autopsy field - YES or NO. | ||
Revision as of 19:13, 2010 December 30
Note: for information on how to code the Survive / Expired see there.
The Autopsy field is used in TMSX to store whether a deceased patient had an autopsy. At the collection end this is actually coded in a combined field, Survive / Expired to prevent the unfortunate combination survive - autopsy.
- Autopsy field - YES or NO.
Legacy Data
Autopsy Report follow up and Review & DX code Process
We used to review autopsy reports for deceased patients. Initially the existing diagnoses were updated with findings from the autopsy report, and later findings from the autopsy report were collected in empty admit or acquired slots and marked as subcode "50".
Dates collected
- started: Oct 16.00
- stopped: in 2004
- Reminder to stop reviewing autopsy reports: Dec 9.08
Stopping collection of whether an Autopsy is done
The topic has been consolidated at Survive / Expired.