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): | |
[[DataElementDescription::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.
Template:Discussion *this needs to be reviewed further with Julie & Allan.
- There has to be exactly one per patient.
- possibly, its record should be one of those with the lowest Dx Priority