NON-CRANIAL SURGERY - ARCHIVE

See subdomain notes

Definition

Lists all non-cranial surgeries during acute hospitalization.

FRACTURES - ARCHIVE

Definition

Open or closed reduction, internal or external fixation of fracture(s). This includes only those reductions and fixations which require a surgical procedure.

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

  • Abstraction (acute record)

Details

Internal fixations include pinning, screws, rodding, fusions, bone grafting, etc. External fixations include halo, external fixation device for pelvic fracture, etc.

ORIF of oral/facial bones is coded under variable NSRGORAL – Non-Cranial Surgery - Oral or Maxillo- Mandibulo-facial.

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

FixFracture

3445

Non-Cranial - Open/Closed Reduct,Int/Ex Fix of Fracture

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3445

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [FixFracture]

Code

Description

1

No

2

Yes

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.

GASTROSTOMY - ARCHIVE

Definition

Percutaneous placement or surgical opening of stomach with insertion of drainage tube

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

  • Abstraction (acute record)

Details

Gastrostomy may initially be for draining until bowel function returns then can be used for feeding, code as yes if used for either.

*Do not confuse with nasogastric or oralgastric tubes (which are not coded).

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

Gastrostomy

3464

Non-Cranial - Gastrostomy

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3464

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [Gastrostomy]

Code

Description

1

No

2

Yes

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.

JEJUNOSTOMY - ARCHIVE

Definition

Surgical opening of jejunum with insertion of drainage tube.

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

  • Abstraction (acute record)

Details

Jejunostomy may initially be for draining until bowel function returns then can be used for feeding, code as yes if used for either.

*Do not confuse with nasogastric or oralgastric tube (which are not coded)

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

Jejunostomy

3480

Non-Cranial - Jejunostomy

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3480

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [Jejunostomy]

Code

Description

1

No

2

Yes

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.

LAPAROTOMY - ARCHIVE

Definition

This variable documents any surgical incision (including mini-laparotomy and laparoscopy) and exploration of the abdomen to determine abdominal site of bleeding.

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

  • Abstraction (acute record)

Details

Peritoneal lavage is to be coded under NSRGLAV (Peritoneal Lavage)

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

Laparotomy

3481

Non-Cranial - Laparotomy/Minilap

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3481

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [Laparotomy]

Code

Description

1

No

2

Yes: Positive as the Source of Bleeding

3

Yes: Negative as the Source of Bleeding

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.

ORAL FACIAL - ARCHIVE

Definition

Any surgical procedure performed on the oral cavity or the maxillo- or mandibulo- facial areas.

Form

[X] Form 1 [ ] Form 2

Source

  • Abstraction (acute record)

Details

List others on coding sheet.

Do not code enucleation of eye.

Code ORIF of oral/facial bones under this variable.

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

OralFacial

3493

Non-Cranial - Oral/Maxi-/Mandi- Facial

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3493

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [OralFacial]

Code

Description

1

No

2

Yes

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.

PERITONEAL LAVAGE - ARCHIVE

Definition

Diagnostic lavage via either puncture or incision to determine abdominal site of bleeding.

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

  • Abstraction (acute record)

Details

Medical Record documentation for this variable may read “DPL negative” or “DPL positive”.

Laparotomy, mini-laparotomy and laparoscopy is to be coded under Var. 170o.

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

PeritonealLavage

3499

Non-Cranial - Peritoneal Lavage

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3499

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [PeritonealLavage]

Code

Description

1

No

2

Yes, Positive As The Source of Bleeding

3

Yes, Negative As The Source of Bleeding

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.

THORACOSTOMY - ARCHIVE

Definition

Chest tube(s) inserted through chest wall into lung.

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

  • Abstraction (acute record)

Details

Chest tube(s) inserted through chest wall into lung.

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

TubeThoracostomy

3572

Non-Cranial - Tube Thoracostomy

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3572

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [TubeThoracostomy]

Code

Description

1

Not done

2

Either Right or Left: Unilateral

4

Bilateral

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.

THORACOTOMY - ARCHIVE

Definition

Surgical incision in the chest wall *except for reasons of placing a chest gtube. Patient may have thoracotomy and also tube thoracostomy (chest tube).

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

  • Abstraction (acute record)

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

Thoracotomy

3558

Non-Cranial - Thoracotomy

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3558

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [Thoracotomy]

Code

Description

1

No

2

Yes

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.

TRACHEOSTOMY - ARCHIVE

Definition

Surgical incision of the trachea for insertion of a tube to relieve upper airway obstruction and facilitate ventilation.

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

  • Abstraction (acute record)

Details

Code as yes regardless of where tracheostomy performed (e.g., by EMS or at a community hospital prior to admission to model system.

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

Tracheostomy

3563

Non-Cranial - Tracheostomy

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3563

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [Tracheostomy]

Code

Description

1

No

2

Yes

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.