Abbreviation
Healthcare
readmission code
readm_cdUsage Notes
Hospital return occurrence - Standardized classification value
Global Definition
The standardized classification value for a hospital return occurrence. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the readmission across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for readmission management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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