4-16. ETHNIC BACKGROUND (FIELD 9, COLUMN 31)
a. Source of data. Admission interview.
b. Enter the appropriate data code and abbreviation from table 4-7. This is a
required field for all patients. The code z may be used for other than active duty
personnel.
EXAMPLE:
9. ETHNIC
BACK-
GROUND
OTHER
31
9
DESCRIPTION
ABBREVIATION
DATA CODE
Hispanic
Hisp
1
SE Asian
Se Asi
2
Filipino
Filip
3
Other Asian/Pacific Islander
Oth A/P
4
Other
Oth
9
Unknown
Unk
z
Table 4-7. Ethnic background codes.
NOTE: Do not use unknown ( Z) for U.S. Army active duty personnel, Reserve/National
Guard, or USMA cadets.
4-17. RELIGION
a. Source of data. Admission interview. (Item 7, ITRCS).
b. Enter the abbreviation for the patient's religious preference from table 4-8.
Leave blank for CRO cases.
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