MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION INDICATOR
An indication of whether there is evidence of malignant pleural effusion (a condition in which cancer causes an abnormal amount of fluid to collect between the thin layers of TISSUE (pleura) lining) during a Lung Cancer Care Spell.
Format / Length
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Description
MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION INDICATOR is the same as attribute MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION INDICATOR.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
|
Y |
Yes - there is evidence of malignant pleural effusion |
|
N |
No - there is no evidence of malignant pleural effusion |
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
|
X |
Not Known (Cannot be assessed) |
|
9 |
Not Known (Not recorded or test not done) (Retired 1 April 2020) |
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION INDICATORS |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Pathology | references in description MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION INDICATOR |
| Data Element | MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION INDICATOR | references in description MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION INDICATOR |
