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Diagnostic & Therapy Services and Referral to Treatment Waiting Times Returns - Age Group |
This data item is / was included in the following data sets / collections between the dates shown:
Data Set / Collection |
Valid From |
Valid To |
DATS |
31st October 2021 |
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RTT (Combined) |
31st October 2021 |
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Is the age group that applies to the age of the patient at the time the referral is made into secondary care. For open pathways the appropriate age group should be recorded. For all closed pathways the Value 99 Not Known/Not Recorded should be used.
For users calculating the age group based on age in days, use the formula: Days ÷ 365.25
Format: 2 character alpha numeric
Value |
Meaning |
01 |
<16 years This includes patients up to, but not including, their 16th birthday |
02 |
16 & 17 years This includes patients on their 16th birthday up to, but not including, their 18th birthday |
03 |
=>18 years This includes patient on their 18th birthday and older |
99 |
Not Known/Not Recorded |