If several Industries or Occupations are listed, please enter all of the titles and separate them by commas or slashes. Usually, it is the admitting clerk who records this type of entry on the face sheet. However, additional information in the medical record may be overlooked. In addition, automatic coding software will have trouble interpreting this extra information. Avoid the use of abbreviations except for NR Avoid abbreviations when possible, except for well known ones like CPA, LVN, RN, etc.
Abbreviations can confuse both human and software coders.
Avoid the use of company names unless the Industry is not described Although a description of the Industry is preferred, if a company name is the only Industry information available, please enter it. It would also be helpful to know the city where the company is located. Please make it clear whether the person is taking care of their own home and family or working outside of the home as a housekeeper. For military personnel, include the branch of service in the Industry field and the person's rank in the Occupation field. The NCHS requires the same Industry and Occupation information on death certificates as the CCR does on the medical record.