Release Notes:
Data Element
Version 2010A1
| Data Element Name: | Physician 1 |
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| Collected For: | All Records, Optional for All Records , (CMS Optional Element) |
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| Definition: | The first physician identifier. |
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| Suggested Data Collection Question: | What is the first physician identifier? |
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| Format: | | Length: | 50 |
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| Type: | Alphanumeric |
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| Occurs: | 1 |
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| Allowable Values: |
Enter the first physician identifier, as directed. Up to 50 letters and/ or numbers can be entered. |
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| Notes for Abstraction: | This data element may be used to capture physician information that might be helpful in internal analysis. This information is for internal analysis only and will not be shared with any external parties in any data output. |
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| Suggested Data Sources: |
None |
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| Additional Notes: |
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| Guidelines for Abstraction: |
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Physician 1
Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Core Measures (2010A1)
Discharges 04-01-10 (2Q10) through 09-30-10 (3Q10)
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