Central Distributor SASD: Description of Data Elements

CCSMGNn - Clinical Classification Software (CCS) for Mental Health and Substance Abuse - General

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General Notes

Uniform Values

State Specific Notes

General Notes

Mental Health Substance Abuse Clinical Classification Software (CCS-MHSA) assigns variables that identify mental health and substance abuse-related diagnoses in hospital discharge records using the ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes. There are 14 three-digit general CCS-MHSA categories included in CCSMGNn, such as adjustment disorders (value 650), anxiety disorders (value 651), and developmental disorders (value 654). More information on the CCS-MHSA is available under Tools & Software on the HCUP-US website.

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Uniform Values

Variable Description Value Value Description CCSMGNn Clinical Classification Software (CCS) for Mental Health and Substance Abuse - General Nnnn 3-digit general category 0 No mental health diagnosis . Missing .A Invalid .C Inconsistent

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State Specific Notes

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