| Format/length: | n4 |
| HES item: | ELECDUR |
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: | 9998 - Not applicable |
| 9999 - Not known (i.e. no date known for decision to admit): a validation error |
Notes:
This derived item records the waiting time from the ORIGINAL DECIDED TO ADMIT DATE to the admission date at the provider where the treatment actually takes place.
Enter 0000-8887 in days, right justified with preceding zeros.
A waiting time of 0 (zero) days is only to be entered after careful scrutiny.
Please note that the PATIENT's WAITING PERIOD EXCLUSIONS (their aggregate suspended and/or self-deferred periods) should be subtracted from the DURATION OF ELECTIVE WAIT.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | DURATION OF ELECTIVE WAITS |