Release Notes:
Data Element
Version 2010B
| Data Element Name: | Postal Code |
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| Collected For: | All Records, CMS Only |
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| Definition: | The postal code of the patient's residence. For the United States zip codes the hyphen is implied. If the patient is determined to not have a permanent residence, then the patient is considered homeless. |
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| Suggested Data Collection Question: | What is the postal code of the patient’s residence?
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| Format: | | Length: | 9 |
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| Type: | Character |
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| Occurs: | 1 |
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| Allowable Values: |
Any valid five or nine digit postal code or “HOMELESS” if the patient is determined not to have a permanent residence. If the patient is not a resident of the United States, use “NON-US.” |
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| Notes for Abstraction: | If the postal code of the patient is unable to be determined from medical record documentation, enter the provider’s postal code. |
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| Suggested Data Sources: |
- Face sheet
- UB-04, Field Location: 09 (line 2d)
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| Additional Notes: |
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| Guidelines for Abstraction: |
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Postal Code
Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Core Measures (2010B)
Discharges 10-01-10 (4Q10) through 03-31-11 (1Q11)
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