Term: Bypass Surgery Rate - CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-02-15

Definition:

The rate of surgeries performed per 1,000 area residents age 40+. For a list of ICD-9-CM and CCI procedure codes, please see the Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) / Surgery glossary term.

Related concepts 

• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Related terms 

• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) / Surgery

References 

• Fransoo R, Martens P, The Need to Know Team, Burland E, Prior H, Burchill C, Chateau D, Walld R. Sex Differences in Health Status, Health Care Use, and Quality of Care: A Population-Based Analysis for Manitoba's Regional Health Authorities. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2005. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)