3.11 Code Descriptions File Parameters
The Code Descriptions file is optional. If distribution of exposure and/or outcome codes is requested and the Code Descriptions file is not included, the raw code will be included in the code description column. This file maps codes to code descriptions for the Code Distribution table. Table 3.16 contains detailed specifications for this file.
Parameter | Field Name | Description |
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Code | CODE | Clinical code. This field should not include any decimals. |
Note 1: if CODECAT=RX, use the assigned STOCKGROUP name, not the NDC. | ||
Format: SAS character $30 | ||
Example: 10000 | ||
Code Category | CODECAT | Type of each code category value included in the CODETYPE field. |
Valid values are:
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Format: SAS character $2 | ||
Example: DX | ||
Code Type | CODETYPE | Type of each code included in the CODE field. |
If CODECAT = DX:
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If CODECAT = PX:
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If CODECAT = RX:
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Note 1: if CODECAT = RX, CODETYPE must be set to NA for descriptions to be populated. | ||
Format: SAS character $3 | ||
Example: 09 | ||
Code Description | DESCRIPTION | Description to display for each code. |
Format: SAS character $200 | ||
Example: Convulsions |