Dx Primary

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

• SMW

Legacy implementation right in the table

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• Forms

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.

• 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

On the ICD10 tab in CCMDB.mdb, 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.

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