Alternate Name Item# Length Source of Standard Column #
Follow-Up Method (pre-96 CoC) 1790 1 CoC 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