| Format/Length: | min an4 max an6 |
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: |
Notes:
DEATH CAUSE ICD CODE (SIGNIFICANT) is the same as attribute CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION CODE.
DEATH CAUSE ICD CODE (SIGNIFICANT) is the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code of a significant condition not directly related to death as recorded on the death certificate.
DEATH CAUSE ICD CODE (SIGNIFICANT) will be replaced by DEATH CAUSE ICD CODE (CONTRIBUTING CONDITION).
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | DEATH CAUSE ICD CODES (SIGNIFICANT) |