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SAS Name
M0550_OSTOMY
Ostomy for bowel elimination.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 00 | Patient does not have an ostomy for bowel elimination |
| 01 | Patient ostomy was not related to an inpatient stay and did not necessitate change in medical or treatment regimen |
| 02 | The ostomy was related to an inpatient stay or did necessitate change in medical or treatment regimen. |