Patient Discharge Status Code (Encounter)

SAS Name
PTNT_DSCHRG_STUS_CD

The code used to identify the status of the patient as of the CLM_THRU_DT. 

Comments

MS-DRG codes where additional codes were available are:

  • 280 (Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with MCC)
  • 281 (Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with CC)
  • 282 (Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive without CC/MCC)
  • 789 (Neonates, Died or Transferred to Another Acute Care Facility)

Source: Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs)