SKIN ULCERATION PRESENCE INDICATION CODE
Note: This item does not adhere to NHS England Data Design Principles but cannot be changed for this version of the data set as it is included in the Royal College of Pathologists data set only.
Format / Length
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Description
SKIN ULCERATION PRESENCE INDICATION CODE is the same as attribute SKIN ULCERATION PRESENCE INDICATION CODE.
Note: This item does not adhere to NHS England Data Design Principles but cannot be changed for this version of the data set as it is included in the Royal College of Pathologists data set only. It should not be used in any other data set until the Data Design Principles are met.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
|
Y |
Yes - there is a loss of full thickness of epidermis (Retired 1 April 2024) |
|
N |
No - there is no loss of full thickness of epidermis (Retired 1 April 2024) |
|
1 |
Present |
|
2 |
Not Identified |
|
U |
Uncertain (Unable to give a definitive answer) |
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
|
X |
Cannot be assessed |
|
9 |
Not Known (Not Recorded) (Retired 1 April 2024) |
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Formerly | ULCERATION INDICATION CODE, SKIN ULCERATION INDICATION CODE |
| Plural | SKIN ULCERATION PRESENCE INDICATION CODES |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Pathology: Skin | references in description SKIN ULCERATION PRESENCE INDICATION CODE |
| Data Element | SKIN ULCERATION PRESENCE INDICATION CODE | references in description SKIN ULCERATION PRESENCE INDICATION CODE |