Definition
The presenting part of the fetus at birth, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptBirth event—birth presentation
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Object ClassBirth event
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PropertyBirth presentation
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Value DomainBirth presentation code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Birth presentation code N ".Data Type | Number |
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Permissible Values | 1 | Vertex | ||
2 | Breech | |||
3 | Face | |||
4 | Brow | |||
8 | Other | |||
Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
Compound presentations (where an extremity prolapses simultaneously alongside the presenting part) should be coded to '8 Other'.
All other malpresentations, including for example, cord, shoulder or hand, should be coded to '8 Other'.