| PrimLang - Primary language of patient |
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The principal language spoken (PrimLang) is retained as provided by the data source. The original values have not been recoded into uniform HCUP values and are source-specific. |
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Maryland Beginning with 2013, Maryland reports preferred language spoken which has been mapped to the three character International Standards Organization (ISO) 639-2 Codes. Michigan Beginning with 2016 data, Michigan reports preferred language spoken, which has been mapped to the three character International Standards Organization (ISO) 639-2 Codes Minnesota Beginning with 2016 data, Minnesota reports preferred language spoken, which has been mapped to the three character International Standards Organization (ISO) 639-2 Codes. New Jersey Beginning 2008 New Jersey has provided a three digit code to identify the primary language spoken by the patient using the International Standards Organization (ISO) 639-2 Codes. The Patient's Primary Language Spoken is required for all patients and must be a valid code on the list unless the patient's birth date equals the Admission Date.
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