Entity Encounter Detail

DescriptionAn interaction between healthcare practitioners and the patient for the purpose of providing healthcare services to the patient.
The interaction can happen in various settings: within a facility where the patient can be admitted overnight (inpatient stay), as an outpatient, or as a phone consultation.

A number of healthcare events can be grouped under an encounter.

Attributes
Accident Country Code SkAccident Country Code Sk
Accident DtAccident Dt
Accident State Code SkAccident State Code Sk
Accommodation Code SkAccommodation Code Sk
Account Deleted Code SkAccount Deleted Code Sk
Account Deleted DtAccount Deleted Dt
Actual Length Of Stay Days CntActual Length Of Stay Days Cnt
Acute Manifestation DtAcute Manifestation Dt
Admission Complaint TxtAdmission Complaint Txt
Admission Height UOM Code SkAdmission Height UOM Code Sk
Admission Height ValAdmission Height Val
Admission Level Of Care Code SkAdmission Level Of Care Code Sk
Admission TsAdmission Ts
Admission Type Code SkAdmission Type Code Sk
Admission Weight UOM Code SkAdmission Weight UOM Code Sk
Admission Weight ValAdmission Weight Val
Admit Reason Code SkAdmit Reason Code Sk
Alternate Encounter NumAlternate Encounter Num
Ambulatory Patient Group NumAmbulatory Patient Group Num
Arrival Mode Code SkArrival Mode Code Sk
Benefits Assignment Certification IndBenefits Assignment Certification Ind
Billing Media Code SkBilling Media Code Sk
Certification Period Projected Visit CntCertification Period Projected Visit Cnt
Charge Price Code SkCharge Price Code Sk
Condition Reason Code SkCondition Reason Code Sk
Courtesy Code SkCourtesy Code Sk
Credit Rating Code SkCredit Rating Code Sk
Detained Baby IndDetained Baby Ind
Diet Type Code SkDiet Type Code Sk
Discharge Charges AmtDischarge Charges Amt
Discharge Status Code SkDischarge Status Code Sk
Discharge TsDischarge Ts
Effective From DtEffective From Dt
Effective To DtEffective To Dt
Emergency IndEmergency Ind
Employment Illness IndEmployment Illness Ind
Encounter DescrEncounter Descr
Encounter NumEncounter Num
Encounter SeqEncounter Seq
Encounter SkEncounter Sk
Encounter TsEncounter Ts
Encounter Type Code SkEncounter Type Code Sk
Encounter User Code SkEncounter User Code Sk
Estimated Length Of Stay Days CntEstimated Length Of Stay Days Cnt
Expected Admission TsExpected Admission Ts
Expected Discharge Disposition Code SkExpected Discharge Disposition Code Sk
Expected Discharge TsExpected Discharge Ts
Expected Leave Of Absence Return DtExpected Leave Of Absence Return Dt
Expected Number Of Insurance Plans CntExpected Number Of Insurance Plans Cnt
Expected Pre Admission Testing TsExpected Pre Admission Testing Ts
Expected Surgery TsExpected Surgery Ts
First Similar Illness DtFirst Similar Illness Dt
Homebound IndHomebound Ind
Initial Treatment DtInitial Treatment Dt
Interpreter Needed IndInterpreter Needed Ind
Last Menstrual Cycle DtLast Menstrual Cycle Dt
Last Seen DtLast Seen Dt
Last Worked DtLast Worked Dt
Last X-Ray DtLast X-Ray Dt
Latest Illness Occurrence DtLatest Illness Occurrence Dt
Living Will Code SkLiving Will Code Sk
Load Info SkLoad Info Sk
Mammography Authorization NumMammography Authorization Num
Mechanical Ventilation Days CntMechanical Ventilation Days Cnt
Medicare Assignment Code SkMedicare Assignment Code Sk
Military Non Available Code SkMilitary Non Available Code Sk
Military Partnership Code SkMilitary Partnership Code Sk
Newborn Baby IndNewborn Baby Ind
Organ Donor Code SkOrgan Donor Code Sk
Patient Charge Adjudication Code SkPatient Charge Adjudication Code Sk
Patient Class Code SkPatient Class Code Sk
Patient Condition Code SkPatient Condition Code Sk
Patient Status Code SkPatient Status Code Sk
Patient Status Effective DtPatient Status Effective Dt
Patient Valuables Location TxtPatient Valuables Location Txt
Point Of Origin Code SkPoint Of Origin Code Sk
Pre Admission Encounter NumPre Admission Encounter Num
Pre Admission Test Code SkPre Admission Test Code Sk
Prescription Issue DtPrescription Issue Dt
Previous Service DtPrevious Service Dt
Previous Treatment DtPrevious Treatment Dt
Priority Code SkPriority Code Sk
Protection IndProtection Ind
Provider Or Supplier Signature IndProvider Or Supplier Signature Ind
Publicity Code SkPublicity Code Sk
Purge Status Code SkPurge Status Code Sk
Purge Status DtPurge Status Dt
Re Admission Code SkRe Admission Code Sk
Recurring Service Code SkRecurring Service Code Sk
Related Admission DtRelated Admission Dt
Related Discharge DtRelated Discharge Dt
Release Of Information Code SkRelease Of Information Code Sk
Reported Disability End DtReported Disability End Dt
Reported Disability Start DtReported Disability Start Dt
Reporting Coding System Code SkReporting Coding System Code Sk
Retention IndRetention Ind
Signature DtSignature Dt
Similar Illness DtSimilar Illness Dt
Source Code SkSource Code Sk
Source Of Release Information Code SkSource Of Release Information Code Sk
Special Program Code SkSpecial Program Code Sk
Tenant SkTenant Sk
Transfer Reason Code SkTransfer Reason Code Sk
Valid From TsValid From Ts
Valid To TsValid To Ts
VIP Code SkVIP Code Sk
Visit Type Code SkVisit Type Code Sk
Work Return DtWork Return Dt

Relationship
Encounter Detail_Encounter_FKEncounter Detail_Encounter_FK

Primary Key
Encounter Detail PKEncounter Detail PK

Dependencies
 

Reverse Dependencies
 

Attribute Details

 Accident Country Code Sk
DescriptionIdentifies the country where the accident occurred.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Accident Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the accident related to charges or to the patient's current condition, diagnosis, or treatment occurred.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Accident State Code Sk
DescriptionIdentifies the state in which the accident occurred.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Accommodation Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the specific patient accommodation for this visit.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Account Deleted Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the reason that the account was deleted from the file.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Account Deleted Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the patient account was deleted from the source application.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Actual Length Of Stay Days Cnt
DescriptionThe number of days that a patient actually stayed as an in-patient. Also known as Length Of Stay.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Count [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Acute Manifestation Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the patient's condition was acutely manifested.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Admission Complaint Txt
DescriptionThe patient's main complaint at the time of admission.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Free Text [VARCHAR(1024)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Admission Height UOM Code Sk
DescriptionThe unit of measure for height.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Admission Height Val
DescriptionThe height of patient at time of admission.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Number Decimal Small [DECIMAL(5,2)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Admission Level Of Care Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the acuity level assigned to the patient at the time of admission.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Admission Ts
DescriptionThe date and time that a patient was admitted.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Admission Type Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the circumstances under which the patient was or will be admitted 
For example:
Accident
Routine
Emergency
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Admission Weight UOM Code Sk
DescriptionThe unit of measure for weight.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Admission Weight Val
DescriptionThe weight of patient at time of admission.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Number Decimal Small [DECIMAL(5,2)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Admit Reason Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the reason for a patient's admission.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Alternate Encounter Num
DescriptionThe alternative, temporary, or pending optional visit ID number to be used if needed.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Alphanumeric [VARCHAR(80)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Ambulatory Patient Group Num
DescriptionAn identifier for the Ambulatory Patient Group with which this patient is managed.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Alphanumeric [VARCHAR(80)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Arrival Mode Code Sk
DescriptionIdentifies how the patient was brought to the healthcare facility.
For example:
By Ambulance
Self Transported
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Benefits Assignment Certification Ind
DescriptionIndicates whether or not the provider has a signed form authorizing the third party payer to pay the provider.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Boolean Indicator [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Billing Media Code Sk
DescriptionIdentifies the billing media to be used.
For example:
Paper billing
Electronic billing
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Certification Period Projected Visit Cnt
DescriptionThe estimated number of visits to be covered by this Claim.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Count [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Charge Price Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the price schedule to be used for room and bed charges.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Condition Reason Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates an accompanying cause for an illness, injury, or accident.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Courtesy Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates whether the patient will be extended certain special courtesies.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Credit Rating Code Sk
DescriptionUser-defined rating of an individual's or organization's credit worthiness.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Detained Baby Ind
DescriptionIndicates whether or not the baby was kept in hospital after mother's discharge.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Boolean Indicator [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Diet Type Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates a special diet type for a patient.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Discharge Charges Amt
DescriptionThe charges at the time of a patient discharge.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Currency Amount [DECIMAL(14,2)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Discharge Status Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the disposition of the patient at time of discharge.

For example:
Discharged to home
Expired
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Discharge Ts
DescriptionThat date and time that the patient was discharged from the medical facility.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Effective From Dt
DescriptionEstablishes a period where a set of attributes are true according to the business.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredtrue
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Effective To Dt
DescriptionEnds a period of effectivity.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Emergency Ind
DescriptionIndicates whether or not emergency care was rendered in response to the sudden and unexpected onset of a medical condition, a severe injury, or an acute exacerbation of a chronic condition which was threatening to life, limb or sight.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Boolean Indicator [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Employment Illness Ind
DescriptionIndicates whether or not a patient's illness is job-related.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Boolean Indicator [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Encounter Descr
DescriptionA brief user-defined description of the visit.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Description [VARCHAR(250)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Encounter Num
DescriptionIdentifies an instance of an encounter.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Alphanumeric [VARCHAR(80)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Encounter Seq
DescriptionIndicates the order of the encounter transactions.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Sequence Number [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Encounter Sk
DescriptionAnchor surrogate key for the Encounter data.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key Large [LONG]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeytrue
Is Requiredtrue
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Encounter Ts
DescriptionThe date and time of the visit, admission, registration, pre-admission or arrival.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Encounter Type Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the type of encounter.
For example:
Emergency
Inpatient
Outpatient
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Encounter User Code Sk
DescriptionFurther categorizes a patient's visit with respect to an individual institution's needs, and is expected to be site-specific.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Estimated Length Of Stay Days Cnt
DescriptionThe estimated number of days for an in-patient stay. Also known as Expected Length Of Stay.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Count [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Expected Admission Ts
DescriptionThe date and time that the patient is expected to be admitted. Also used to reflect the date/time of an outpatient/emergency patient registration.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Expected Discharge Disposition Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the patient's expected disposition at the end of the visit.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Expected Discharge Ts
DescriptionDate and time that the patient is expected to be discharged.
This is a non-event related date used by ancillaries to determine more accurately the projected workloads. Also used to reflect the anticipated discharge date/time of an outpatient/emergency patient, or an inpatient.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Expected Leave Of Absence Return Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which a patient is expected to return from a leave of absence.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Expected Number Of Insurance Plans Cnt
DescriptionThe number of insurance plans that may provide coverage for this visit.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Count [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Expected Pre Admission Testing Ts
DescriptionThe date and time that the patient is expected for pre-admission testing.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Expected Surgery Ts
DescriptionThe date and time that the surgery is expected to occur.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 First Similar Illness Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which a related illness was first recorded. Used to determine if the patient has a pre-existing condition.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Homebound Ind
DescriptionIndicates whether or not a patient is homebound.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Boolean Indicator [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Initial Treatment Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the patient initially sought treatment for this condition.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Interpreter Needed Ind
DescriptionIndicates whether or not the Member needs an interpreter to translate the local language to the Member's language.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Boolean Indicator [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Last Menstrual Cycle Dt
DescriptionThe date of the last menstrual period (LMP).
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Last Seen Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the patient was last seen by the referring or ordering physician for a claim billed by a provider whose services require physician certification.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Last Worked Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the patient last worked.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Last X-Ray Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the patient most recently had an X-Ray.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Latest Illness Occurrence Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the patient's condition began.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Living Will Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates whether or not the patient has a living will and, if so, whether a copy of the living will is on file at the healthcare facility. If the patient does not have a living will, this may indicate whether the patient was provided information on living wills.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Load Info Sk
DescriptionThe surrogate key of the load information entry describing the details regarding the loading of the row.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key Large [LONG]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredtrue
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Mammography Authorization Num
DescriptionThe Certification Number of the certified mammography screening center, assigned by HCFA.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Alphanumeric [VARCHAR(80)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Mechanical Ventilation Days Cnt
DescriptionThe number of days the patient is on a Mechanical Ventilator. This is also known as DMV days.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Count [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Medicare Assignment Code Sk
DescriptionAn indication, used by Medicare or other government programs, that the provider accepted assignment.

For Example:
Assigned
Assignment Accepted on Clinical Lab Services Only
Not Assigned
Patient Refuses to Assign Benefits
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Military Non Available Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates whether or not a patient has permission to use a non-military healthcare facility for treatment.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Military Partnership Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates that a military healthcare facility has contracted with a non-military healthcare facility for the use of its services.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Newborn Baby Ind
DescriptionIndicates whether the patient is a newborn baby or not.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Boolean Indicator [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Organ Donor Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates whether or not a person wants to donate their organs and whether or not an organ donor card or similar documentation is on file with the healthcare organization.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Patient Charge Adjudication Code Sk
DescriptionDescribes what adjustments should be made to a patient's charges.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Patient Class Code Sk
DescriptionA categorization of patients.

For Example: 
Emergency
Inpatient
Outpatient
Obstetrics
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Patient Condition Code Sk
DescriptionDescribes the condition of a patient. May be used for or sourced from Claim data.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Patient Status Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the status of a patient in relation to an episode of care or other event.
For example:
Inpatient Active
Inpatient Discharged
Outpatient Active
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Patient Status Effective Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which a patient's status is effective.

For example: Discharged Inpatient on 02/05/2012
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Patient Valuables Location Txt
DescriptionThe location of the patient's valuables.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/String [VARCHAR(255)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Point Of Origin Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the source location or method by which the patient was admitted. 
For example:
Physician Referral
Clinic Referral
Transfer from a Hospital
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Pre Admission Encounter Num
DescriptionThe unique number associated with the Encounter that was assigned when a Pre-admission was established. Only recorded when different than the official Encounter number.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Alphanumeric [VARCHAR(80)]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Pre Admission Test Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates whether the patient must have pre-admission testing done in order to be admitted.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Prescription Issue Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the prescription was issued by the prescribing practitioner.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Previous Service Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which service for the same recurring condition previously took place. This may be a required field for billing certain illnesses (for example, accident related) to a third party.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Previous Treatment Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the patient last received treatment for any condition prior to this visit. In the case of a prior hospital visit, it is likely to be the previous discharge date.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Priority Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the priority of the visit.
For example:
Emergency
Urgent
Elective
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Protection Ind
DescriptionIdentifies the individual's protection, which determines whether or not access to information about this person should be restricted from users who do not have adequate authority.

1 restrict access
0 do not restrict access
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Boolean Indicator [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Provider Or Supplier Signature Ind
DescriptionIndicates that the provider of service (reported on this claim) acknowledges the performance of the service and authorizes payment, and that a signature is on file in the provider's office.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Boolean Indicator [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Publicity Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates what level of publicity is allowed for an individual.

For example:
No Publicity
Family Only
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Purge Status Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the purge status for the encounter information. It is used by the application program to determine purge processing.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Purge Status Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the data relating to an encounter will be purged.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Re Admission Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates whether or not the patient has been re-admitted to the facility.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Recurring Service Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates whether the treatment is continuous or ongoing.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Related Admission Dt
DescriptionFor Professional Claims, the date upon which the patient was admitted for inpatient care related to current service.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Related Discharge Dt
DescriptionFor Professional claims, the date upon which the patient was discharged from the inpatient care referenced in the applicable hospitalization or hospice date.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Release Of Information Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates whether or not the provider has a signed statement on file permitting the release of medical data to other organizations.

For example:
- Appropriate Release of Information on File at Health Care Service Provider or at Utilization Review Organization
- Informed Consent to Release Medical Information for Conditions or Diagnoses Regulated by Federal Statutes
- The Provider has Limited or Restricted Ability to Release Data Related to a Claim
- No, Provider is Not Allowed to Release Data
- On file at Payor or at Plan Sponsor
- Yes, Provider has a Signed Statement Permitting Release of Medical Billing Data Related to a Claim
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Reported Disability End Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the reported disability of the patient ended.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Reported Disability Start Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the reported disability of the patient began.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Reporting Coding System Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the coding system for this encounter when including it in reports.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Retention Ind
DescriptionAllows the user to control the financial and demographic purge processes at the visit.  It is used to preserve demographic and financial data on specific, high priority visits.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Boolean Indicator [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Signature Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the patient's signature is obtained for administrative purposes.
For example: insurance billing
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Similar Illness Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which a similar illness or symptom began.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Source Code Sk
DescriptionThe origin of the data identifying the actual load source, vendor, manual key entry, or context of the data in a specific row in the database.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredtrue
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Source Of Release Information Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates how the patient/subscriber authorization signatures were obtained and how they are being retained by the provider.

For example:
- Signed signature authorization form or forms for both HCFA-1500 Claim Form block 12 and block 13 are on file
- Signed HCFA-1500 Claim Form on file
- Signed signature authorization form for HCFA-1500 Claim Form block 13 on file
- Signature generated by provider because the patient was not physically present for services
- Signed signature authorization form for HCFA-1500 Claim Form block 12 on file
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Special Program Code Sk
DescriptionIdentifies a specific health insurance program related to a visit. May be required for healthcare reimbursement.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Tenant Sk
DescriptionThe surrogate key of the entry identifying the legal owner of the data.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredtrue
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Transfer Reason Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates the reason for a patient's location change.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Valid From Ts
DescriptionEstablishes a period where a set of attributes are true in the source system. This would be populated with the transaction timestamp and would be used for the snapshot date.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeytrue
Is Requiredtrue
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Valid To Ts
DescriptionEnds a period of validity.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Timestamp [TIMESTAMP]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 VIP Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates that the individual is considered a very important person (VIP), such as a head of state or religious leader.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Visit Type Code Sk
DescriptionIndicates whether the information is at Account Level (applies to multiple visits) or at current Visit Level (single visit).
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Surrogate Key [INTEGER]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse



 Work Return Dt
DescriptionThe date upon which the patient returned to work.
Data TypeStandards - Data Domains.ddm/Data Domains/Date [DATE]
Is Part Of PrimaryKeyfalse
Is Requiredfalse
Is Derivedfalse
Is Surrogate Keyfalse

Relationship Details

 Encounter Detail_Encounter_FK
Is Identifying Relationshiptrue
Child TableEncounter Detail
Child MultiplicityZERO_TO_MANY
Child Referential Integrity: On DeleteNONE
Child Referential Integrity: On InsertNONE
Child Referential Integrity: On UpdateNONE
Parent TableEncounter
Parent MultiplicityONE
Parent Referential Integrity: On DeleteNONE
Parent Referential Integrity: On InsertNONE
Parent Referential Integrity: On UpdateNONE

Primary Key Details

 Encounter Detail PK
Key AttributeEncounter Sk
Key AttributeValid From Ts