What is UHDDS?

The UHDDS, or Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set, is a standardized set of data elements used to collect information on hospital discharges in the United States. It was developed to improve the consistency and comparability of hospital data for various purposes, including quality assessment, research, and healthcare planning. The UHDDS includes key patient information such as demographic details, diagnoses, procedures, and discharge status. Its use helps facilitate better data analysis and healthcare policy development.