Get Utah Hospital Discharge Database 2006 Public-use Data File User's Manual Version I August 2007 Utah

This guide provides comprehensive and user-friendly instructions on how to complete the UTAH HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATABASE form. Users of all experience levels will find step-by-step guidance to effectively navigate each section and field of the form.

Follow the steps to accurately complete the database form.

1. Press the 'Get Form' button to access the UTAH HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATABASE form and open it in a compatible application.
2. Locate the Provider Identifier section and input the hospital name using the correct identification number referenced in the manual.
3. Enter the patient's age at the time of discharge, categorizing them into the appropriate 5-year age range.
4. Indicate the patient's gender by selecting 'M' for Male, 'F' for Female, or 'U' for Unknown.
5. Specify the type of admission, using the provided codes (e.g., 1 for Emergency, 2 for Urgent, etc.).
6. Provide the source of admission based on the relevant code, which indicates how the patient was referred to the facility.
7. Document the length of stay by entering the total number of days the patient was hospitalized.
8. Select the appropriate discharge status, using the coding system detailed in the manual to represent the patient's final condition upon discharge.
9. Fill in the patient's postal zip code, ensuring compliance with confidentiality protections as mentioned in the manual.
10. Complete any additional required fields such as diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and charges as specified.
11. Once all data is accurately entered, users can save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

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