25 Hospital Stay Section

Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Household and Medical Provider Components

Attachment 25 -- Hospital Stay Section

MEPS-HC Core Interview

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MEPSSpring2024

Hospital Stay (HS) Section
(Rout

Full Detail Spec
BOX_00

(HS1000)

Route Details:

Item Type: Route

Type Class: If Then

01 Box = BOX_00, BOX_10
04 Single Select = HS10, HS30, HS70, HS80, HS90
06 Single Select with Fill in Answer Text = HS50
11 Multiple Select with Add/Edit/Delete = HS40, HS100
19 Numeric Field = HS20
Roster 3 = HS40, HS100

HS10
Item Type:

(HS1002)
Question

Type Class:

Enumerated

Answer Type:

TYESNO

Help Available (
Context Header:

)

BLAISE NAME: ConfIPStay
Field kind: Datafield

ArrayMin:

Min value:

ArrayMax:

Max value:

Field Size:
Answers allowed: 1
Show Card (

)

Look Up File (

{PERSON’S FIRST MIDDLE AND LAST NAME} {NAME OF MEDICAL CARE
PROVIDER......} {ADM-DT}
{DIS-DT}

Question Text:
I have recorded that {you/{PERSON}} {{were/was} admitted to and discharged from {PROVIDER} on the same day./stayed
in {PROVIDER} {XX} {night/nights}}. Is that correct?

Responses:

YES
NO
REFUSED
DON'T KNOW

1
2
RF
DK

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HS30
HS20
HS30
HS30

(HS1015)
(HS1005)
(HS1015)
(HS1015)

)

MEPSSpring2024

Hospital Stay (HS) Section
(Ques

Full Detail Spec
Display
Instructions:

Display ‘were admitted to and discharged from {PROVIDER} on the same day.’ if the reported admit
and discharge dates for this stay were the same day. Otherwise, display ‘STAYED IN {PROVIDER}
{XX} {NIGHT/NIGHTS}.’
For “XX” display the number of nights in the hospital using the reported admit and discharge dates for
this stay.
Display ‘NIGHT’ if number of nights in the hospital is equal to 1. Otherwise, display ‘nights’.

Testing/Editing
Notes:

Variable collected at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY.HS_Main
Variable stored at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY_Event.HS_Main

BLAISE NAME: NumNight

HS20
Item Type:

(HS1005)
Question

Type Class:

Integer

Answer Type:

{Continuous Answer.} Answers allowed: 1

Help Available (
Context Header:

)

Field kind: Datafield

ArrayMin:

Min value: 1

ArrayMax:

Max value: 99

Field Size: 2

Show Card (

)

Look Up File (

{PERSON’S FIRST MIDDLE AND LAST NAME} {NAME OF MEDICAL CARE
PROVIDER......} {ADM-DT}
{DIS-DT}

Question Text:
How many nights did {you/{PERSON}} stay in {PROVIDER}?
ENTER NIGHTS.

Responses:
REFUSED
DON'T KNOW

1

HS30

(HS1015)

RF
DK

HS30
HS30

(HS1015)
(HS1015)

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)

MEPSSpring2024

Hospital Stay (HS) Section
(Ques

Full Detail Spec
Programmer
Instructions:

Soft range 1-30.
Range check:
If number entered is above 30, display the following message: “A HOSPITAL STAY
LONGER THAN 30 NIGHTS IS UNLIKELY. VERIFY AND RE-ENTER IF NEEDED.”
If number entered is less than 1, display the following message: "EARLIER RU MEMBER
SAID THEY HAD A HOSPITAL STAY OF AT LEAST ONE NIGHT. VERIFY AND REENTER. OR GO BACK TO HS10 (ConflPStay)"
CAPI should give the option to return to HS10 to change their response on this message
screen.

Display
Instructions:

Testing/Editing
Notes:

Variable collected at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY.HS_Main
Variable stored at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY_Event.HS_Main

HS30
Item Type:

(HS1015)
Question

Type Class:

Enumerated

Answer Type:

TYESNO

Help Available (
Context Header:

)

BLAISE NAME: IPRelCond
Field kind: Datafield

ArrayMin:

Min value:

ArrayMax:

Max value:

Field Size:
Answers allowed: 1
Show Card (

)

Look Up File (

{PERSON’S FIRST MIDDLE AND LAST NAME} {NAME OF MEDICAL CARE
PROVIDER......} {ADM-DT}
{DIS-DT}

Question Text:
Was this hospital stay related to any specific health condition or were any conditions discovered during this stay?

Responses:

YES
NO
REFUSED
DON'T KNOW

1
2
RF
DK

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HS40
HS50
HS50
HS50

(HS1020)
(HS1025)
(HS1025)
(HS1025)

)

MEPSSpring2024

Hospital Stay (HS) Section
(Ques

Full Detail Spec
Display
Instructions:

Testing/Editing
Notes:

Variable collected at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY.HS_Main
Variable stored at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY_Event.HS_Main

HS40
Item Type:

(HS1020)
Question

Type Class:

Enumerated

Answer Type:

TCONDITION

BLAISE NAME: IPCondRoster
Field kind: Datafield

Min value:

Field Size:
Answers allowed: 99 ArrayMax:

Help Available (CondHelp)
Context Header:

ArrayMin:

Show Card (

)

Max value:
Look Up File (

)

{PERSON’S FIRST MIDDLE AND LAST NAME} {NAME OF MEDICAL CARE
PROVIDER......} {ADM-DT}
{DIS-DT}

Question Text:
What conditions were discovered or led {you/{PERSON}} to enter the hospital?
PROBE: Any other condition?
ENTER ALL THAT APPLY.
CTRL-A: ADD
CTRL-E: EDIT
CTRL-D: DELETE
HELP: F1

Responses:

{MEDICAL CONDITION} 1
{MEDICAL CONDITION} 2
{MEDICAL CONDITION} 3
{MEDICAL CONDITION} 4
{MEDICAL CONDITION}N

1
2
3
4
5

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HS50
HS50
HS50
HS50
HS50

(HS1025)
(HS1025)
(HS1025)
(HS1025)
(HS1025)

MEPSSpring2024
Full Detail Spec
Programmer
Instructions:

Hospital Stay (HS) Section
(Ques

Roster behavior:
1. Multiple select allowed.
2. Multiple add allowed.
3. Limited delete allowed. Interviewer may delete a condition added at this item until CAPI
creates the link between this condition and the event. The link is created when the collection
of utilization and/or charge/payment data is complete.
4. Limited edit allowed. Interviewer may edit a condition name newly added at this item until
CAPI creates the link between this condition and the event. The link is created when the
collection of utilization and/or charge/payment data is complete.
CONDITION LOOKUP SPECIFICATIONS
For complete Condition Lookup specifications, refer to the Global (GL) Specifications.

Display
Instructions:

Roster 3 – add/edit/delete allowed
Roster definition:
This item displays person-medical-conditions-roster for selection and addition of one or many medical
conditions associated with this event. Display name of medical condition (COND.CONDNAM)
Roster filter:
Display all conditions on person's roster; display all.

Testing/Editing
Notes:

Variable collected at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY.HS_Main
Variable stored at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY_Event.HS_Main

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Hospital Stay (HS) Section
(Ques

Full Detail Spec
HS50
Item Type:
Type Class:
Answer Type:

(HS1025)
Question
Enumerated
TRSNINHOS

Help Available (ResnHospHelp)
Context Header:

BLAISE NAME: ResnHosp
Field kind: Datafield

ArrayMin:

Min value:

Field Size:
Answers allowed: 1

ArrayMax:

Max value:

Show Card (HS-1)

Look Up File (

)

{PERSON’S FIRST MIDDLE AND LAST NAME} {NAME OF MEDICAL CARE
PROVIDER......} {ADM-DT}
{DIS-DT}

Question Text:
HS-1.
Please look at card HS-1 and tell me which category best describes the reason {you/{PERSON}} entered {PROVIDER} on
{ADMIT DATE}.
IF NECESSARY, PROBE: What was the main reason {you/he/she} entered {PROVIDER}?
HELP: F1

Responses:

OPERATION OR SURGICAL PROCEDURE
TREATMENT OR THERAPY, NOT
INCLUDING SURGERY
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS ONLY
{GIVE BIRTH TO A BABY - NORMAL OR
CAESAREAN SECTION (MOTHER)}
{TO BE BORN (BABY)}
{PREGNANCY-RELATED
COMPLICATIONS}
OTHER
REFUSED
DON'T KNOW

1
2

HS80
HS70

(HS1035)
(HS1030)

3
4

HS70
HS70

(HS1030)
(HS1030)

5
6

HS70
HS70

(HS1030)
(HS1030)

91
RF
DK

HS70
HS70
HS70

(HS1030)
(HS1030)
(HS1030)

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MEPSSpring2024
Full Detail Spec
Programmer
Instructions:

Hospital Stay (HS) Section
(Ques

If HS50 is coded ‘1’ (OPERATION OR SURGICAL PROCEDURE), auto code HS70 as ‘1’
(YES) by CAPI.

NOTE: CAPI will present a follow-up question to determine whether a hospital stay event for
the baby/mother is present whenever HS50 is coded ‘4’ (GIVE BIRTH ... (MOTHER)) or ‘5’
(TO BE BORN (BABY)).

Display
Instructions:

Display response option ‘4’ (GIVE BIRTH TO A BABY) and response option '6' (PREGNANCYRELATED COMPLICATIONS) only if person is female and age 15 to 55 inclusive (or age categories 3
to 8). Otherwise, use a null display.
Display response option ‘5’ (TO BE BORN) only if person is < or = 1 year old (or age category 1).
Otherwise, use a null display.

Testing/Editing
Notes:

Variable collected at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY.HS_Main
Variable stored at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY_Event.HS_Main

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Hospital Stay (HS) Section
(Ques

Full Detail Spec
HS70
Item Type:
Type Class:
Answer Type:

(HS1030)
Question
Enumerated
TYESNO

Help Available (SurgProcHelp)
Context Header:

BLAISE NAME: IPSurgProc
Field kind: Datafield

ArrayMin:

Min value:

Field Size:
Answers allowed: 1

ArrayMax:

Max value:

Show Card (

)

Look Up File (

)

{PERSON’S FIRST MIDDLE AND LAST NAME} {NAME OF MEDICAL CARE
PROVIDER......} {ADM-DT}
{DIS-DT}

Question Text:
Were any operations or surgical procedures performed on {you/{PERSON}} during this stay?
HELP: F1

Responses:

YES
NO
REFUSED
DON'T KNOW

1
2
RF
DK

HS80
HS80
HS80
HS80

Display
Instructions:

Testing/Editing
Notes:

Variable collected at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY.HS_Main
Variable stored at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY_Event.HS_Main

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(HS1035)
(HS1035)
(HS1035)
(HS1035)

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Hospital Stay (HS) Section
(Ques

Full Detail Spec
HS80
Item Type:
Type Class:
Answer Type:

(HS1035)
Question
Enumerated
TYESNO

Help Available (ICUHelp)
Context Header:

BLAISE NAME: ICU
Field kind: Datafield

ArrayMin:

Min value:

Field Size:
Answers allowed: 1

ArrayMax:

Max value:

Show Card (

)

Look Up File (

)

{PERSON’S FIRST MIDDLE AND LAST NAME} {NAME OF MEDICAL CARE
PROVIDER......} {ADM-DT}
{DIS-DT}

Question Text:
Did {you/{PERSON}} spend any time in an intensive or critical care unit (ICU) during this stay?
HELP: F1

Responses:

YES
NO
REFUSED
DON'T KNOW

1
2
RF
DK

HS90
HS90
HS90
HS90

Display
Instructions:

Testing/Editing
Notes:

Variable collected at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY.HS_Main
Variable stored at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY_Event.HS_Main

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(HS1055)
(HS1055)
(HS1055)
(HS1055)

MEPSSpring2024

Hospital Stay (HS) Section
(Ques

Full Detail Spec
HS90
Item Type:
Type Class:
Answer Type:

(HS1055)
Question
Enumerated
TYESNO

Help Available (MEDPRESHelp)
Context Header:

BLAISE NAME: IPPmed
Field kind: Datafield

ArrayMin:

Min value:

Field Size:
Answers allowed: 1

ArrayMax:

Max value:

Show Card (

)

Look Up File (

)

{PERSON’S FIRST MIDDLE AND LAST NAME} {NAME OF MEDICAL CARE
PROVIDER......} {ADM-DT}
{DIS-DT}

Question Text:
At the time {you/{PERSON}} {were/was} discharged, were any medicines prescribed for {you/him/her}? Please do not
include medications received while {you/he/she} {were/was} a patient in the hospital.
HELP: F1

Responses:

YES
NO
REFUSED
DON'T KNOW

1
2
RF
DK

HS100
BOX_10
BOX_10
BOX_10

Display
Instructions:

Testing/Editing
Notes:

Variable collected at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY.HS_Main
Variable stored at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY_Event.HS_Main

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(HS1060)
(HS1065)
(HS1065)
(HS1065)

MEPSSpring2024

Hospital Stay (HS) Section
(Ques

Full Detail Spec
HS100
Item Type:
Type Class:
Answer Type:
Help Available (
Context Header:

(HS1060)
Question
Enumerated

BLAISE NAME: IPPmedRoster
Field kind: Datafield

ArrayMin:

Field Size:
TPRESCRIBEDMEDS Answers allowed: 99 ArrayMax:
)

Show Card (

Min value:
Max value:

)

Look Up File (

)

{PERSON’S FIRST MIDDLE AND LAST NAME} {NAME OF MEDICAL CARE
PROVIDER......} {ADM-DT}
{DIS-DT}

Question Text:
Please tell me the names of the prescribed medicines from this stay that were filled.
PROBE: Any other prescribed medicines from this stay that were filled?
ENTER ALL THAT APPLY.
CTRL-A: ADD
CTRL-E: EDIT
CTRL-D: DELETE

Responses:

{PRESCRIBED MEDICINE}1
{PRESCRIBED MEDICINE}2
{PRESCRIBED MEDICINE}3
{PRESCRIBED MEDICINE}4
{PRESCRIBED MEDICINE}N

1
2
3
4
5

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BOX_10
BOX_10
BOX_10
BOX_10
BOX_10

(HS1065)
(HS1065)
(HS1065)
(HS1065)
(HS1065)

MEPSSpring2024

Hospital Stay (HS) Section
(Ques

Full Detail Spec
Programmer
Instructions:

Roster behavior:
1. Multiple select allowed.
2. Multiple add allowed.
3. Limited delete allowed. Interviewer may delete a medicine added at this item until CAPI
creates the link between this medicine and the event. The link is created when the collection
of utilization and/or charge/payment data is complete.
4. Limited edit allowed. Interviewer may edit medicines added at this item until CAPI creates
the link between this medicine and the event. The link is created when the collection of
utilization and/or charge/payment data is complete.
Soft Check:
If 2 or more of the same following text strings are found in a single medicine entry (e.g.
DROXIA 200MG CAPMAXALT 10MG) upon leaving the single entry field by pressing ‘TAB’ or
‘ENTER:
• MG
• ML
• CAP
• MCG
• TAB
• GM
•%
Or if the following text combinations strings are found in a single medicine entry (e.g. aspirin
5mg triamcinolone acetonide .5% ointment) upon leaving the single entry field by pressing
‘TAB’ or ‘ENTER:
⦁ MG and %
⦁ MCG and MG
Display a separate pop-up below the field that triggered the soft check with the message:
“Verify only one medicine per field is entered. If entry is a compound medicine (medicine
label lists two or more different medicines) select ‘Suppress’. If entry error was made, select
‘GoTo’ and re-enter each medicine in a separate field. Press ‘TAB’ between each separate
entry.”
At the top of the pop-up above the message, display the medicine that triggered the soft check.
With the text string that triggered the check displayed in bold.
Prescribed Medicine Soft Check Flag (PMedSoftChk):
The purpose of this flag is to ensure that once the soft check is triggered, that particular entry
row will not trigger the soft check again, even when the text entry of the field has changed.
The flag records whether the interviewer selected “Suppress” or “GoTo”. Suppressing the
soft check may not indicate that the medicine is a compound drug as a medicine name could
have the targeted text string in both the form/strength and drug name, such as “captopril
capsule”. When the interviewer selects ‘GoTo’ to return to the field to make a correction, the
soft check will not run again to check the entry.
Pressing ‘tab’ then selecting ‘Suppress’ or ‘GoTo’ closes the soft check pop-up and moves the
cursor to the next empty field.
Pressing ‘enter’ then selecting ‘Suppress’ closes the soft check pop-up and moves the focus
back to the prescribed medicine roster. Or if ‘GoTo’ is selected moves the cursor back to the
entry field that triggered the soft check.
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(Ques

Full Detail Spec

PMED LOOKUP SPECIFICATIONS
For complete PMed Lookup specifications, refer to the Global (GL) Specifications.

Display
Instructions:

Roster 3 – add/edit/delete allowed
Roster definition:
This item displays the Person’s-Prescribed-Medicines-Roster for selection and addition of prescribed
medicines. Display name of prescribed medicine.
Roster filter:
Display all medicines on person's roster; no filter.

Testing/Editing
Notes:

BOX_10

Route Details:

Variable collected at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY.HS_Main
Variable stored at MEPS(Fall/Spring)YYYY_Event.HS_Main

(HS1065)

Item Type: Route

Type Class: If Then

Go to the Charge/Payment (CP) section if it needs to be asked for this event, i.e. its
status wasn’t set to ‘Completed’ because it was part of a Flat Fee situation where the
charges were collected in the CP section for another event in that Flat Fee group.
If the Charge/Payment (CP) section is completed for this Hospital Stay (HS) event and
if HS50 is coded '4' (GIVE BIRTH TO A BABY) or '5' (TO BE BORN) go to EF s ection.
Otherwise, go to the Event Driver (ED) section.

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