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
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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 Element | MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF CAUSE OF DEATH CATEGORY | references in description MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF CAUSE OF DEATH CATEGORY | 
| Data Set | National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care | references in description MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF CAUSE OF DEATH CATEGORY |