Search Data Variables

The diagnosis code in the 16th position identifying the condition(s) for which the beneficiary is receiving care.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission.

This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The diagnosis code in the 17th position identifying the condition(s) for which the beneficiary is receiving care.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission.

This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The diagnosis code in the 18th position identifying the condition(s) for which the beneficiary is receiving care. 

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission.

This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The diagnosis code in the 20th position identifying the condition(s) for which the beneficiary is receiving care. 

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission.

This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The diagnosis code in the 21st position identifying the condition(s) for which the beneficiary is receiving care. 

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission.

This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The diagnosis code in the 22nd position identifying the condition(s) for which the beneficiary is receiving care.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission.

This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The diagnosis code in the 23rd position identifying the condition(s) for which the beneficiary is receiving care.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission.

This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The diagnosis code in the 24th position identifying the condition(s) for which the beneficiary is receiving care.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission.

This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The diagnosis code in the 25th position identifying the condition(s) for which the beneficiary is receiving care.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission.

This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The code used to identify the 1st external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

The code used to identify the 10th external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

The code used to identify the 2nd external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

The code used to identify the 3rd external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

The code used to identify the 4th external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

The code used to identify the 5th external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

The code used to identify the 6th external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

The code used to identify the 7th external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

The code used to identify the 8th external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

The code used to identify the 9th external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

The code used to identify the 1st external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The code used to identify the 2nd external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The code used to identify the 3rd external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The code used to identify the 4th external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011. 

The code used to identify the 9th external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.

The code used to identify the 5th external cause of injury, poisoning, or other adverse effect.

The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis E codes (principal and secondary).

In response to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CMS began to distinguish between hospitalization diagnoses that occurred prior to versus during the admission. The objective was to eventually not pay hospitals more if the patient acquired a condition (e.g., infection) during the admission. This present on admission (POA) field is used to indicate whether the diagnosis was present on admission.

Medicare claims did not indicate whether a diagnosis was POA until 2011.