DEATH CAUSE ICD CODE (CONTRIBUTING CONDITION)
A unique clinical classification identifier for a CODED CLINICAL ENTRY.
Format / Length
min an3 max an5
Description
DEATH CAUSE ICD CODE (CONTRIBUTING CONDITION) is the same as attribute
CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION CODE.
DEATH CAUSE ICD CODE (CONTRIBUTING CONDITION) is the DEATH CAUSE ICD CODE of the 'other significant conditions contributing to the death but not related to the disease or condition causing it' as recorded on the death certificate.
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code is derived automatically using the DEATH CAUSE RECORDED TEXT (CONTRIBUTING CONDITION) recorded on the death certificate.
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | DEATH CAUSE ICD CODES (CONTRIBUTING CONDITION) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | DEATH CAUSE ICD CODE | references in description DEATH CAUSE ICD CODE (CONTRIBUTING CONDITION) |