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HCUP Data</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/tools_software.jsp">Tools &<br/>Software</a> <ul> <li><a class="NOLINK">Favorites</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140717135907/http://hcupnet.ahrq.gov/" target="_blank">HCUPNet</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140717135907/http://qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/" target="_blank">AHRQ Quality Indicators (QIs)</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/toolssoftware/monahrq/monahrq.jsp">MONAHRQ</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a class="NOLINK">HCUP Tools & Software</a> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/toolssoftware/beta/icd_10_beta.jsp">ICD-10-CM/PCS Beta</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/toolssoftware/ccs/ccs.jsp">Clinical Classifications Software (CCS) for ICD-9-CM</a></li> <li><a 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border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="4"> <tr><td colspan="2"> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"><div class="texttitle">HCUP Central Distributor</div><br><div class="pagetext">HCUP databases are available for purchase through the HCUP Central Distributor. Find instructions on how to obtain HCUP data and supplemental files, contact information, and relevant documentation. <br><br> <strong>Contact Information</strong> <br><br> The HCUP Central Distributor can be contacted through the following channels: <br><br> <ul> <li>Email: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140717135907/mailto:HCUPDistributor@ahrq.gov">HCUPDistributor@ahrq.gov</a></li> <li>Phone (toll free): (866) 556-4287</li> <li>FAX: (866) 792-5313</li> </ul> <strong>HCUP Databases and Application Kits</strong> <br><br> Full instructions for purchasing the HCUP databases are provided in the application kits. The application kits provide information on the availability and price of the database by year, as well as the Data Use Agreement (DUA). Please note: Not all States make their data available through the HCUP Central Distributor. <br><br> <ul> <li><strong>National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample (NIS)</strong></li> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/NISApp_Final.pdf" target="_blank">NIS Application Kit</a> (PDF file, 112 KB)</li>  <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/nisoverview.jsp">NIS Overview Page</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/maps/aha.jsp">Availability of AHA Hospital Identifiers across States and Years</a></li> </ul> <br> <li><strong>Kids' Inpatient Database (KID)</strong></li> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/kid/KIDApp_Final.pdf" target="_blank">KID Application Kit</a> (PDF file, 81 KB)</li> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/kidoverview.jsp">KID Overview Page</a></li> </ul> <br> <li><strong>Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS)</strong></li> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/neds/NEDSAppKitFinal.pdf" target="_blank">NEDS Application Kit</a> (PDF file, 455 KB)</li> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/nedsoverview.jsp">NEDS Overview Page</a></li> </ul> <br> <li><strong>State Inpatient Databases (SID)</strong></li> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/state/SIDSASDSEDD_Final.pdf" target="_blank">SID Application Kit</a> (PDF file, 348 KB)</li> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/sidoverview.jsp">SID Overview Page</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/maps/revisit.jsp">Availability of HCUP Revisit Variables across States and Years</a></li> </ul> <br> <li><strong>State Ambulatory Surgery and Services Databases (SASD)</strong></li> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/state/SIDSASDSEDD_Final.pdf" target="_blank">SASD Application Kit</a> (PDF file, 348 KB)</li> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/sidoverview.jsp">SASD Overview Page</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/maps/revisit.jsp">Availability of HCUP Revisit Variables across States and Years</a></li> </ul> <br> <li><strong>State Emergency Department Databases (SEDD)</strong></li> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/state/SIDSASDSEDD_Final.pdf" target="_blank">SEDD Application Kit</a> (PDF file, 348 KB)</li> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/seddoverview.jsp">SEDD Overview Page</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/maps/revisit.jsp">Availability of HCUP Revisit Variables across States and Years</a></li> </ul> </ul> <strong> Supplemental Files</strong><br><br> HCUP supplemental files are hospital-level or discharge-level files that augment the information contained in the HCUP databases. These files are available to HCUP data users <u>free of charge</u> through the HCUP Central Distributor. Full instructions for obtaining the HCUP supplemental files are provided in the request forms below. <br/><br/> <ul> <li><strong>Cost-to-Charge Ratio (CCR) Files</strong></li> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/state/costtocharge.jsp">Description of files</a></li> <li><a href="HCUPSuppFiles_RequestForm_082113.pdf" target="_blank">Request form</a> (PDF file, 61 KB)</li> </ul> <br> <li><strong>Hospital Market Structure (HMS) Files</strong></li> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/toolssoftware/hms/hms.jsp">Description of files</a></li> <li><a href="HCUPSuppFiles_RequestForm_082113.pdf" target="_blank">Request form</a> (PDF file, 61 KB)</li> </ul> <br> <li><strong>NIS-Trends Files</strong></li> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/nistrends.jsp">Description of files</a></li> <li><a href="HCUP_NISTrends_RequestForm_16Sept2009.pdf" target="_blank">Request form</a> (PDF file, 61 KB)</li> </ul> <br> <li><strong>Revisit Analyses Files</strong></li> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/toolssoftware/revisit/revisit.jsp">Description of files</a></li> <li><a href="HCUP_Revisit_RequestForm_20Aug2010_Version2.pdf" target="_blank">Request form</a> (PDF file, 36 KB)</li> </ul> </ul> </div> </td> <td width="5%"> </td> <td width="35%" valign="top" align="right"> <table style="border: medium solid #66cccc;"> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#66cccc"> <td height="35px" colspan="2" class="pagetext"><strong>Checklist for Ordering HCUP Databases</strong></td> </tr> <tr><td> </td></tr> <tr align="left"> <td class="pagetext"> To obtain HCUP databases, all prospective purchasers must: <br><br> <ol type="1"> <li>Complete the <a href="/web/20140717135907/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/tech_assist/dua.jsp">HCUP Data Use Agreement Training</a>. Make note of your Certification Code. You will need it for your order.</li> <li>Complete the Application Kit for the database(s) you are requesting.</li> <li>Read and sign the appropriate Data Use Agreement (DUA) included in the Application Kit. </li> <li>For State Database requests, you will also be asked to provide a Statement of Intended Use.</li> <li>Review the Final Checklist on the last page of your Application Kit for additional requirements to ensure you have provided all information needed to process your request.</li> <li>Submit your completed Application Kit, signed DUA, and any other required documentation to the HCUP Central Distributor. You may submit your application by e-mail, mail or FAX: <br><br> <strong>Email</strong>: HCUPDistributor@AHRQ.gov <br><br> <strong>Mailing Address</strong>:<br> <em>HCUP Central Distributor<br> Social & Scientific Systems, Inc.<br> 8757 Georgia Avenue, 12th Floor<br> Silver Spring, MD 20910</em></li> <br><br> <strong>FAX</strong>: (866) 792-5313 <br><br> Payment must be received before the databases are shipped. </li> </ol> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <hr width="75%" align="center" class="hrruleblue"> <table width="100%"> <tr> <td align="center" class="citationtext"> Internet Citation: HCUP Central Distributor. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). July 2014. 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