Central Distributor SID: Description of Data Elements

DaysPICU - Days in the pediatric care unit, as received from source

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General Notes

Uniform Values

State Specific Notes

General Notes

Days in the pediatric care unit (DaysPICU) are retained as provided by the data source. Nonnumeric source data are set to invalid (.A). No edit checks are performed on this data element during HCUP processing.

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Uniform Values

Variable Description Value Value Description DaysPICU Days in the pediatric care unit, as received from source 0-999 Days . Missing .A Invalid

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State Specific Notes

Maryland Source values for "Not Applicable" and "Unknown" are recoded to missing (.).

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