NUMBER OF FETUSES (MATERNITY EPISODE)
The number of Fetuses (unborn babies) counted within a particular Maternity Episode.
Format / Length
max an2
Description
NUMBER OF FETUSES (MATERNITY EPISODE) is the same as attribute
NUMBER OF FETUSES.
NUMBER OF FETUSES (MATERNITY EPISODE) is the number of fetuses counted during the Antenatal phase of the Maternity Episode, which resulted in Delivery of a live or still born baby.
For the National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care, NUMBER OF FETUSES (MATERNITY EPISODE) excludes fetus papyraceous and fetuses reabsorbed in utero and not delivered.
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 99 |
Total number of fetuses noted during
Maternity Episode not known
|
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Formerly | NUMBER OF FETUSES (NOTED DURING PREGNANCY EPISODE) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care | references in description NUMBER OF FETUSES (MATERNITY EPISODE) |