STOMA WITH COLOSTOMY BAG IN SITU INDICATOR

An indication of whether a PATIENT has a stoma (opening on the abdomen) and there is a colostomy bag in place.

Format / Length

an1

National Codes

Code Description
Y
Yes - PATIENT has a stoma and there is a colostomy bag in place
N
No - PATIENT does not have a stoma and there is no colostomy bag in place

Also Known As

This Data Element is also known by these names:

Context Alias
Formerly STOMA PRESENT INDICATOR
Plural STOMA WITH COLOSTOMY BAG IN SITU INDICATORS