MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF CAUSE OF DEATH CATEGORY
The category assigned to the cause of death on the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (form 66), for a death occurring after the twenty-eight days of life.
Format / Length
an1
Description
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF CAUSE OF DEATH CATEGORY is the same as attribute
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF CAUSE OF DEATH CATEGORY.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Disease or condition leading directly to death |
| 2 | Other disease or condition, if any, leading to 1 |
| 3 | Other disease or condition, if any, leading to 2 |
| 4 | Other significant conditions contributing to the death but not related to the disease or condition causing it |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF CAUSE OF DEATH CATEGORIES |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care | references in description MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF CAUSE OF DEATH CATEGORY |