Data Element: PATIENT CLASSIFICATION CODE

PATIENT CLASSIFICATION CODE

Notes:
PATIENT CLASSIFICATION CODE is derived from the ADMISSION METHOD, INTENDED MANAGEMENT and the duration of stay of the PATIENT.

The duration of stay is derived by subtracting the date of admission from the date of discharge.

In the case of maternity PATIENTS, the use being made of the delivery facilities is also used in this derivation.

PATIENT CLASSIFICATION CODE is used by the Secondary Uses Service to derive the Healthcare Resource Group 4. Failure to correctly populate this data element is likely to result in an incorrect Healthcare Resource Group, usually associated with lower levels of healthcare resource.

For further information, please refer to the Secondary Uses Service Guidance page.

This data element is also known by these names:

Context Alias

plural PATIENT CLASSIFICATION CODES