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There is a box BESIDE the ICDC Diagnosis codes. Collector must check off '''ONE''' of '''admit diagnosis''' as primary reason why patient was admitted to the unit. | There is a box BESIDE the ICDC Diagnosis codes. Collector must check off '''ONE''' of '''admit diagnosis''' as primary reason why patient was admitted to the unit. | ||
== Discussion == | |||
{{Discussion}} *this needs to be reviewed further with Julie & Allan. | {{Discussion}} *this needs to be reviewed further with Julie & Allan. | ||
Revision as of 15:40, 7 May 2018
| Data Element (edit) | |
| Field Name: | Dx primary |
| CCMDB Label: | not stated |
| CCMDB tab: | not stated |
| 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): | No results |
True for the Admit Diagnosis that is the Primary Admit Diagnosis
The Dx primary is coded as part of the ICD10 collection.
It is used to designate the Admit Diagnosis that is the Primary Admit Diagnosis, (primary being: the most responsible reason for admission to a unit).
- Example: Admitted with: Pneumonia, NOS which is noted to be not severe, and CVA which is severe, ATN.
- Primary Reason to be checked off: CVA.
Collection Instructions
There is a box BESIDE the ICDC Diagnosis codes. Collector must check off ONE of admit diagnosis as primary reason why patient was admitted to the unit.
Discussion
Template:Discussion *this needs to be reviewed further with Julie & Allan.
Template:CCMDB Data Integrity Checks
- There has to be exactly one per patient.
- possibly, its record should be one of those with the lowest Dx Priority