and exclusion rules for with ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of the denominator with neuromuscular disorder ICD-9-CM codes in any where a procedure for tracheostomy is secondary procedure the only operating room procedure where a procedure for tracheostomy field as follows: occurs before the first operating room procedure. Mechanical Note: If day of procedure is not Ventilation for 96 consecutive hours or available in the input data file, the rate
and exclusion rules for the denominator with ICD-9-CM codes in any secondary procedure field as follows: Mechanical Ventilation for 96 consecutive hours or with ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of neuromuscular disorder where a procedure for tracheostomy is the only operating room procedure where a procedure for tracheostomy occurs before the first operating room procedure. Note: If day of procedure is not available in the input data file, the rate
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