Term: Sterilization

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-02-15

Definition:

This is the rate of sterilization surgery (tubal ligation for females; vasectomy for males) over a five year period per 1,000 area residents. Values are adjusted to reflect the 20-55 year old population of Manitoba (males and females combined). Vasectomies are defined by physician tariff code 4241 in physician claims, or ICD-9-CM procedure code 63.7 in any procedure field in hospitalizations. Tubal ligations are defined by ICD-9-CM procedure codes 66.2 or 66.3 in any procedure field of hospitalizations.

Related terms 

• ICD-9-CM
• International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, with Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM)
• Tariff Codes

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)