Follow-Up Method (pre-96 CoC)
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1790 |
1 |
CoC |
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2129 - 2129 |
Description
Records the source from which the latest follow-up information was obtained.
Rationale
For registries performing follow-up, this field helps evaluate the success rates of various methods of follow-up. It also can be used to report to institutions the source of follow-up information that is sent to them. When there is a conflict in follow-up information, knowing the source can help resolve the inconsistency.
Codes
0 |
Reported hospitalization |
1 |
Readmission |
2 |
Physician |
3 |
Patient |
4 |
Department of Motor Vehicles |
5 |
Medicare/Medicaid file |
7 |
Death certificate |
8 |
Other |
9 |
Unknown, not stated in patient record |