Definition
The mode of transport by which the person arrives at the emergency department, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptEmergency department stay—transport mode
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Object ClassEmergency department stay
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PropertyTransport mode
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Value DomainTransport mode code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Transport mode 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 | Ambulance, air ambulance or helicopter rescue service | ||
| 2 | Police/correctional services vehicle | |||
| 8 | Other | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/unknown |