DEATH LOCATION TYPE CODE (PREFERRED)
The type of LOCATION at which a PERSON died or the preferred LOCATION of death of the PATIENT , as stated by the PATIENT , Patient Proxy or Carer.
Format / Length
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Description
DEATH LOCATION TYPE CODE (PREFERRED) is the same as attribute
DEATH LOCATION TYPE CODE.
DEATH LOCATION TYPE CODE (PREFERRED) is the preferred LOCATION of death as specified by the PATIENT, Patient Proxy or Carer.
For specific National Code usage, see DEATH LOCATION TYPE CODE.
National Codes
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 99 |
The
CARE PROFESSIONAL did not discuss the preferred
LOCATION of death prior to the death of the
PATIENT
|
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | DEATH LOCATION TYPE CODES (PREFERRED) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Community Services Data Set | references in description DEATH LOCATION TYPE CODE (PREFERRED) |