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 |
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
In CCMDB, there is a box BESIDE the ICD10 Diagnosis code. Collector must check off the Dx Primary box for the ONE Admit Diagnoses that is the Primary Admit Diagnosis. The one that is check should correlate with the lowest priority number used for admit DX.
Discussion w Julie and Allan
- 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