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Definition

The type of procedure performed, that is pertinent to the treatment of acute coronary syndrome, as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Acute coronary syndrome procedure type code NN ".
Data Type String
Format NN
Maximum character length 2
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 01 Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
02 Coronary stent (bare metal)
03 Coronary stent (drug eluding)
04 Angioplasty
05 Reperfusion fibrinolytic therapy
06 Reperfusion primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
07 Rescue angioplasty/stenting
08 Vascular reconstruction, bypass surgery, or percutaneous intervention to the extremities or for aortic aneurysm
09 Amputation for arterial vascular insufficiency
10 Diagnostic cardiac catheterisation/angiography
11 Blood transfusion
12 Insertion of pacemaker
13 Implantable cardiac defibrillator
14 Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
15 Non-invasive ventilation (CPAP)
16 Invasive ventilation
17 Defibrillation
88 Other
Supplementary Values 99 Not stated/inadequately described

Comments

Guide for use:

More than one procedure can be recorded. Record all codes that apply.

Codes '88' and '99' in combination cannot be used in multiple entries.

When read in conjunction with Person—clinical procedure timing, code N, this metadata item provides information on the procedure(s) provided to a patient prior to or during admission.

When read in conjunction with Person—acute coronary syndrome risk stratum, code N, codes 01 to 10 of this metadata item provide information for risk stratification.

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