PCC Census Action Codes QRG

Created by Jacquie Marston, Modified on Mon, Oct 20 at 4:08 PM by Jacquie Marston

Action Code

Abbreviation

Action Type

When to Utilize

Actual Admission

AA

Admission

 Utilize this action code if any of the following scenarios are applicable:

  • Very first admission to facility. 
  • If the last discharge was Return Anticipated and resident did not return within 30 days of discharge.
  • If the last discharge was Return Not Anticipated

ReAdmission

RA

Admission

 Utilize this action code if the last discharge was Return Anticipated and resident returned within 30 days of discharge.

Deceased Date (Facility)

DE

Death

 Utilize this action code if the resident died within the facility.

Deceased Date (Hospital)

DH

Death

 Utilize this action code if the resident died at the Hospital after they were transferred. 

Discharge AMA Date

DAMA

Discharge

 Utilize this action code if the resident discharged from the facility Against Medical Advice

Discharge Date

DD

Discharge

 Utilize this action code if a resident discharged from the facility either planned or unplanned.

On Line Census

OLC

Internal Transfer

EHR team ONLY when facilities are activated in PCC. 

Payer Change

PC

Internal Transfer

 Utilize this action code if the resident’s primary payor has changed. 

Room Change

RC

Internal Transfer

 Utilize this action code if the resident is moved to a different bed within the facility. 

Transfer Out/Skip Day-Integrity

TOSKP

Internal Transfer

Utilize this action code if the resident is absent from their bed at the midnight census however their absence is less than 24-hours.

Leave of Absence/LOA

L

Leave

 Utilize this action code when the resident leaves the facility at the start of the resident’s LOA

Transfer Out to Hospital

TO

Leave

 Utilize this action code when a resident is transferred to acute care for evaluation.  

Return from Leave/LOA

RL

Return from Leave

 Utilize this action code when the resident returns to the facility at the end of the resident’s LOA.

Transfer In from Hospital

TI

Return from Leave

 Utilize this action code when the resident returns from the hospital if it is less than 24 hours after they were transferred. 

Room Reserve

RR

Room Reserve

 Utilize this action code when the resident needs a bed hold for a hospital stay.

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