| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
|
Y
|
Diagnosis was present at the time of admission (POA)
|
|
N
|
Diagnosis was not present at the time of admission
|
|
U
|
Documentation is insufficient to determine if condition was present on admission
|
|
W
|
Provider is unable to clinically determine whether condition was present on admission
|
This variable is contained in the following files: Inpatient File (Encounter, Preliminary File), Skilled Nursing Facility (Encounter, Preliminary File), Inpatient File (Encounter, Final File), Skilled Nursing Facility (Encounter, Final File)
SAS Name
CLM_POA_IND_SW3
The present on admission (POA) indicator code associated with the diagnosis codes (principal and secondary).
The present on admission indicators for the diagnosis E codes are stored in CLM_E_POA_ IND_SW1 - CLM_E_POA_ IND_SW10.
Source: Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs)