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
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.
Cross Checks
- Check fundamentals for ICD10 - there has to be one of these for each pt