Term: Complications and Comorbidities (CC)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A classification system identifying the level of accompanying comorbidity / complications (CC) to a particular case, including: none or minor CC, moderate CC, severe CC, and catastrophic CC.

Related terms 

• Comorbidity / Comorbidities
• Comorbidity Classification
• Complications
• Level of Comorbidity and Complications
• Patient Characteristics

References 

• Lloyd M, Shanahan M, Brownell M, Roos NP. Hospital Case Mix Costing Project 1991/92: Methodological Appendix. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1995. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Shanahan M, Lloyd M, Roos NP, Brownell M. Hospital Case Mix Costing Project 1991/92. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] (View)