Definition
A code set representing whether or not lipid-lowering therapy is administered and the reason for not administering the therapy.
Representation
| Data Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Format | NN |
| Maximum character length | 2 |
Values
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permissible Values | 10 | Given | ||
| 21 | Not given - patient refusal | |||
| 22 | Not given - true allergy to lipid lowering therapy | |||
| 23 | Not given - previous myopathy | |||
| 24 | Not given - hepatic dysfunction | |||
| 25 | Not given - other | |||
| Supplementary Values | 90 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
CODES 21 - 25 Not given
If recording `Not given', record the principal reason if more than one code applies.
References
Related content
| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |