NSQIP_INFO_2
Description:
The NSQIP_INFO_2 table contains NSQIP registry data for the surgeries that are selected for NSQIP submission.

Primary Key
Column Name Ordinal Position
REGISTRY_DATA_ID 1

Column Information
Name Type Discontinued?
1 REGISTRY_DATA_ID NUMERIC No
The unique identifier (.1 item) for the registry data record.
2 NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether or not the patient received counseling before admission describing expectations and detailing the postoperative care plan.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Yes
No
3 NSQIP_ER_LIQUID_BEFORE_C_NAME VARCHAR No
Indicates whether or not patient received clear liquids between midnight and 3 hours prior to surgery.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Yes
No
No - High Risk Patient
4 NSQIP_ER_THORACIC_EPIDURAL_C_NAME VARCHAR No
Indicates whether a thoracic epidural was placed pre-operatively.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Yes
No
Non-open Surgery
5 NSQIP_ER_PAIN_MGMT_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether a multi-modal approach to pain management was used.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
6 NSQIP_ER_NORMAL_TEMP_PACU_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether the first measured temperature on arrival to PACU is >= 36.0° C / 96.8° F.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
7 NSQIP_ER_GOAL_THERAPY_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether intraoperative intravenous fluid was administered based on optimization of hemodynamic measurements.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
8 NSQIP_ER_ANTI_EMETIC_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether intraoperative anti-emetic interventions were used.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
9 NSQIP_ER_MOB_POD0_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether there is ambulation within the first 24 hours following surgery.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
10 NSQIP_ER_LIQUID_POD0_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether clear liquids were provided to the patient within the first 24 hours following surgery.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
11 NSQIP_ER_IV_DIS_POD0_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether the maintenance intravenous fluids were discontinued within the first 24 hours after surgery.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
12 NSQIP_ER_MOB_BID_POD1_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether there were at least two episodes of mobilization on post-operative day #1.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
13 NSQIP_ER_SOLID_POD1_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether solid food was provided anytime within the first 48 hours following surgery.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
14 NSQIP_ER_FOLEY_REMOVED_POD1_C_NAME VARCHAR No
Indicates whether the urinary catheter was removed within the first 48 hours following surgery.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Yes
No
No - High Risk Patient
15 NSQIP_ER_MOB_BID_POD2_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether there were at least two episodes of mobilization on post-operative day #2.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
16 NSQIP_ER_BOWEL_RETURN_DATE DATETIME No
The first date on which return of bowel function occurred.
17 NSQIP_ER_DIET_TOLERATING_DATE DATETIME No
The first date on which the patient tolerated a diet.
18 NSQIP_ER_PAIN_CONTROLLED_DATE DATETIME No
The first date on which the patient has adequate pain control without use of intravenous or epidural pain medications.
19 NSQIP_ER_CRYSTALLOID_ADMIN INTEGER No
The total volume of balanced crystalloid administered intravenously during the operation.
20 NSQIP_ER_COLLOID_ADMIN INTEGER No
The total volume of colloid fluid administered intravenously during the operation.
21 NSQIP_SURGEON_ID_PROV_NAME VARCHAR No
The name of the service provider. This item may be hidden in a public view of the CLARITY_SER table.
22 NSQIP_EXT_SURGEON_IDENTIFIER VARCHAR No
The surgeon's NSQIP ID associated with the NSQIP case.
23 NSQIP_SURGEON_FIRST_NAME VARCHAR No
The first name of the surgeon associated with the NSQIP case.
24 NSQIP_SURGEON_LAST_NAME VARCHAR No
The last name of the surgeon associated with the NSQIP case.
25 NSQIP_EOL_OR_WITHDRAW_CARE_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether there were end of life or withdrawal of care considerations.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
26 NSQIP_PATIENT_EMAIL_ADDRESS VARCHAR No
The patient's email address
27 NSQIP_PAYOR_STATUS_C_NAME VARCHAR No
The category number for the NSQIP primary payor status.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Medicare
Medicaid
Private insurance
Self-pay
No charge
Other
Unknown
28 NSQIP_PREOP_SURG_PLAN_COMM_C_NAME VARCHAR No
Indicates if the pre-op surgical plan was communicated or not, or if the communication is not applicable.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Yes
No
N/A
29 NSQIP_MJR_COMORBID_MED_COND_C_NAME VARCHAR No
Indicates if major co-morbid medical conditions were identified, or if it's not applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_PREOP_SURG_PLAN_COMM_C_NAME
30 NSQIP_TOBACCO_SCREENING_C_NAME VARCHAR No
Indicates if tobacco screening was performed, or if tobacco screening is not applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_PREOP_SURG_PLAN_COMM_C_NAME
31 NSQIP_PERIOP_COMPOSITE_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates if there was a perioperative composite. Y indicates there was a composite. N or null indicates there was not.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
32 NSQIP_INTRAOP_TIMEOUT_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates if an intraoperative timeout safety checklist was used. Y indicates a checklist was used. N or null indicates one was not used.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
33 NSQIP_POSTOP_CARE_COORD_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates if postoperative care coordination was done. Y indicates there was coordination. N or null indicates there was not.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
34 NSQIP_NUM_EMAIL_ATTEMPTS INTEGER No
The number of attempts to follow up with the patient via email.
35 NSQIP_ER_PREOP_VTE_C_NAME VARCHAR No
The category ID for if pre-op VTE chemoprophylaxis was performed.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Yes
No
No - High bleeding risk
36 NSQIP_ER_REGIONAL_ANES_C_NAME VARCHAR No
The category ID for the type of regional anesthesia used.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Thoraric epidural
Spinal anesthesia
TAP blocks
None
37 NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_UTC_DTTM DATETIME (UTC) No
The date and time when the first post-op VTE chemoprophylaxis dose was given.
38 NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates that post-op VTE chemoprophylaxis is not applicable. Y indicates it is not applicable. N or null indicates it is applicable.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
No
Yes
39 NSQIP_ER_POST_MOBILE_UTC_DTTM DATETIME (UTC) No
The date and time of the first post-op mobilization.
40 NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_MOBILE_NA_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates that post-op mobilization is not applicable. Y indicates it is not applicable. N or null indicates that it is applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN
41 NSQIP_ER_POST_LIQUID_UTC_DTTM DATETIME (UTC) No
Date and time of the first post-op intake of liquids.
42 NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_LIQUID_NA_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates that post-op intake of liquids is not applicable. Y indicates it is not applicable. N or null indicates it is applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN
43 NSQIP_ER_BID_MOBILE_UTC_DTTM DATETIME (UTC) No
Date and time of the first BID mobilization.
44 NSQIP_ER_BID_MOBILE_NA_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates that BID mobilization is not applicable. Y indicates it is not applicable. N or null indicates it is applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN
45 NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_SOLID_UTC_DTTM DATETIME (UTC) No
Date and time of the first post-op intake of solids.
46 NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_SOLID_NA_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates that post-op intake of solids is not applicable. Y indicates it is not applicable. N or null indicates it is applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN
47 NSQIP_ER_FOLEY_REMOVE_UTC_DTTM DATETIME (UTC) No
Date and time of Foley removal.
48 NSQIP_ER_FOLEY_REMOVAL_NA_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates that Foley removal is not applicable. Y indicates it is not applicable. N or null indicates it is applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN
49 NSQIP_ER_PRLNGED_FOLEY_C_NAME VARCHAR No
Indicates if prolonged Foley catheterization reason was documented
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
No documented reason
Documented reasons
50 NSQIP_ER_FLUIDS_STOP_UTC_DTTM DATETIME (UTC) No
Date and time of IV fluid discontinuation.
51 NSQIP_ER_FLUIDS_STOP_NA_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates that IV fluid discontinuation is not applicable. Y indicates it is not applicable. N or null indicates it is applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN
52 NSQIP_ER_BOWEL_RETURN_NA_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates that the date of return of bowel function is not applicable. Y indicates it is not applicable. N or null indicates it is applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN
53 NSQIP_ER_DIET_TOLERATING_NA_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates that the date tolerating diet is not applicable. Y indicates it is not applicable. N or null indicates it is applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN
54 NSQIP_ER_PAIN_CONTROLLED_NA_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates that the date pain controlled with PO medication is not applicable. Y indicates it is not applicable. N or null indicates it is applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN
55 NSQIP_HOME_PHONE_PREFERRED_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates if the home phone is the patient's preferred phone number. Y indicates home phone is preferred. N or null indicates it is not preferred.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN
56 NSQIP_WORK_PHONE_PREFERRED_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates if the work phone is the patient's preferred phone number. Y indicates work phone is preferred. N or null indicates it is not preferred.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN
57 NSQIP_CELL_PHONE_PREFERRED_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates if the cell phone is the patient's preferred phone number. Y indicates cell phone is preferred. N or null indicates it is not preferred.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_POSTOP_VTE_PRPH_NA_YN
58 NSQIP_ER_MECH_BOWEL_PREP_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates if pre-op mechanical bowel prep was performed for the patient. Y indicates it was performed. N or null indicates it was not performed.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
59 NSQIP_ER_ORAL_ANTIBIOTICS_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates if the patient received pre-op oral antibiotics. Y indicates antibiotics were given. N or null indicates they weren't given.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
60 NSQIP_OTHER_LANGUAGE VARCHAR No
The preferred language spoken by the patient. NSQIP_INFO__NSQIP_PREF_LANG_C also contains the preferred language of the patient, but is limited to the NSQIP preferred language category list.
61 NSQIP_PAT_RISK_ASMT_COMM_C_NAME VARCHAR No
Indicates whether the patient-centered surgical risk assessment & communication was performed or if it was not applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_PREOP_SURG_PLAN_COMM_C_NAME
62 NSQIP_SUBSTANCE_SCREENING_C_NAME VARCHAR No
Indicates whether substance use screening & intervention composite was performed or if it was not applicable.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_PREOP_SURG_PLAN_COMM_C_NAME
63 NSQIP_OPIOID_RISK_TOOL_SCORE INTEGER No
This column stores the opioid risk tool score.
64 NSQIP_HM_SUPPORT_STAT_C_NAME VARCHAR No
The category ID for the patient's home support status.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Lives alone at home
Lives at home with other individuals
Unknown
65 NSQIP_FALL_HISTORY_C_NAME VARCHAR No
The category ID for the patient's fall history.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Yes, within 6 months
No
Unknown
66 NSQIP_HX_COGNITIVE_IMPAIR_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates the history of dementia or cognitive impairment. Y indicates it is confirmed. N or null indicates no conclusive evidence was found.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
67 NSQIP_POSTOP_DELIRIUM_C_NAME VARCHAR No
The category ID for the presence of post-op delirium in a patient.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Delirium present on screening
No delirium present on screening
Not screened for delirium
68 NSQIP_HOME_DISCHRG_SVC_C_NAME VARCHAR No
The category ID for whether a patient was discharged home with or without services.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Discharged to home with services
Discharged to home without services
69 NSQIP_FHS_DISCHRG_C_NAME VARCHAR No
The category ID for the functional health status of a patient when they are discharged.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Independent
Partially dependent
Totally dependent
Expired
Unknown
70 NSQIP_OXYGEN_SUPPORT_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether the patient is on oxygen support. Y indicates the patient uses external oxygen. N or null indicates the patient does not use external oxygen.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
71 NSQIP_IMMUNOSUP_OTHER VARCHAR No
The type of immunosuppressants used by the patient. NSQIP_IMMUNOSUP_USE.NSQIP_IMMUNOSUP_C also contains the type of immunosuppressants, but is limited to the NSQIP immunosuppressant category category list.
72 NSQIP_CASE_ACUITY_C_NAME VARCHAR No
This category ID for the case acuity variable. It indicates the priority in which this surgery was performed.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Elective
Urgent
Emergent
73 NSQIP_COVID_PRE_DX_C_NAME VARCHAR No
The category ID of the pre-op COVID diagnosis variable. It indicates the patient status of COVID-19 diagnosis confirmation prior to surgery.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
No
Yes, lab-confirmed diagnosis
Yes, suspected diagnosis
74 NSQIP_COVID_POST_DX_C_NAME VARCHAR No
The category ID of the post-op COVID diagnosis variable. It indicates the patient status of COVID-19 diagnosis confirmation after surgery.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_COVID_PRE_DX_C_NAME
75 NSQIP_RACE_OTHER VARCHAR No
The race of the patient. NSQIP_RACES.NSQIP_RACE_C also contains the patient race, but is limited to the category list defined in NSQIP.
76 NSQIP_OTHER_MIS VARCHAR No
The free-text minimally invasive surgical approach that is not covered in the discrete options in NSQIP_OPERATIVE_APPROACH.
77 NSQIP_ROBOT_USED_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether the performed surgery involved robotic assistance. Y indicates the there was robotic assistance. N or null indicates there was not robotic assistance.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
78 NSQIP_OPEN_ASSIST_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether the performed surgical technique involved hand or open assistance. Y indicates the there was hand or open assistance. N or null indicates there was no hand or open assistance.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
79 NSQIP_CONV_OPEN_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates whether the operative approach was unexpectedly converted to open. Y indicates the surgery wasn't planned with an open technique, but switched during operation. N or null indicates there was no unexpected conversion to open.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
80 NSQIP_CREAT_INCREASE_C_NAME VARCHAR No
The category ID corresponding to the most severe level of creatinine increase preoperatively.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
N/A
Increase of greater than or equal 0.3 mg/dl within 48 hours
Increase to 1.5 to less than 2.0 times baseline within 7 days
Increase to 2.0 to less than 3.0 times baseline within 7 days
Increase to greater than or equal 3.0 times baseline within 7 days
Increase of greater than or equal 0.3 mg/dl to greater than or equal 4.0 mg/dl within 48 hours
Increase to greater than or equal 1.5 times baseline to greater than or equal 4.0 mg/dl within 7 days
81 NSQIP_LOW_URINE_OUTPUT_C_NAME VARCHAR No
The category ID corresponding to the lowest level of urine output preoperatively.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
N/A
Less than 0.5 ml/kg/h for greater than or equal 6 hours
Less than 0.5 ml/kg/h for greater than or equal 12 hours
Less than 0.3 ml/kg/h for greater than or equal 24 hours
Anuria for greater than or equal 12 hours
82 NSQIP_POST_DELIRIUM_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates if the patient experienced delirium postoperatively. Y indicates the patient experienced postoperative delirium. N or null indicates there was no postoperative delirium.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
83 NSQIP_POST_DEL_SCR_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates if the patient was screened for postoperative delirium. Y indicates the patient had a delirium screen postoperatively. N or null indicates there was no delirium screen postoperatively.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
84 NSQIP_POST_DEL_SCR_RES_C_NAME VARCHAR No
Indicates the result of the postoperative delirium screen. 1 indicates a positive result. 2 indicates a negative result.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Positive
Negative
85 NSQIP_OPIOID_DIS_YN VARCHAR No
Indicates if patient was prescribed an opioid at discharge.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
86 NSQIP_NUM_PAT_PORTAL INTEGER No
The number of attempts to follow up with the patient via patient portal messages.
87 NSQIP_NUM_TEXTS INTEGER No
The number of attempts to follow up with the patient via text messages.
88 NSQIP_GENDER_IDENTITY_C_NAME VARCHAR No
This item stores the patient's gender identity.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Man
Woman
Non-binary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming
Non-disclosed/Unknown
89 NSQIP_HORMONE_THERAPY_C_NAME VARCHAR No
This item stores the patient's gender affirming hormone therapy status.
May contain organization-specific values: No
Category Entries:
Yes
No
Non-disclosed/Unknown
90 NSQIP_PREOP_OPIOID_USE_C_NAME VARCHAR No
This item stores the patient's preoperative opioid use.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_PREOP_SURG_PLAN_COMM_C_NAME
91 NSQIP_CHRONIC_OPIOID_USE_YN VARCHAR No
This item stores a patient's chronic opioid use.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
92 NSQIP_PREOP_BENZO_USE_YN VARCHAR No
This item stores the patient's preoperative benzodiazepine use.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN
93 NSQIP_CHRONIC_BENZO_USE_YN VARCHAR No
This item stores a patient's chronic benzodiazepine use.
The category values for this column were already listed for column: NSQIP_ER_PREADM_COUNSEL_YN