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Version 1.08: Download Form (updated: 04/13/06) Download Elements* (updated: 06/19/06)

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Background Information

The ICD Registry^TM data elements and definitions represent a comprehensive data set that fulfills the goal of meeting the recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) coverage decision related to ICD.

Data Definition Development Process

The process for developing the ICD Registry™ core data set followed an established methodology for creating clinical data standards and included:
- ranking of ICD data elements/definitions,
- gaining consensus on final ICD data elements and definitions, and
- public review and comment.
The ICD data elements have been derived from the ACC/AHA Key Data Elements and Definitions for Electrophysiological Studies and Procedures. Close attention was paid to the CMS coverage decision and the elements that are included in this data set have been linked to the current CMS ICD Implant Form and specifically address the questions/hypotheses that CMS aims to answer by collecting ICD data.
Importantly, the ICD elements have also been linked to the NCDR™ v3.0 CathPCI Registry™ to ensure consistency among the registries and to enhance ease of use for current NCDR™ participants.

Technology Downloads (for active ICD Registry™ participants and vendors only):

Master File Downloads	Last Updated
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD) Devices	01/06/09	Download View
ICD Adverse Events	02/14/06	Download View
ICD Medications	02/14/06	Download View

Notify the NCDR™ of new or missing Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD) Devices

If you are using the NCDR's Data Collection Tool, all ICD Devices, Medications, and Adverse Events are automatically updated.

If you would like to receive an email notifying you of any updates, please review your Email Preferences from the 'Individual Profile' section of the Administraion menu. (Must be an active ICD Registry participant™ or vendor.)

Instructions for downloading, saving and importing the files to your data collection application (only required if using ICD certified vendor software to enter ICD Registry™ patient/admission records):

Step 1:	Click on the appropriate link(s) to download and save the updated file(s). If using Internet Explorer: Click on "File" then "Save As…" If using Netscape Navigator: Click on "File" then "Save Page As…" You will be prompted for a location to save the file. It's recommended that you save the file to your Desktop so it can be loaded into the application from that location. Do not change the name of the file when saving.
Step 2:	In your NCDR data entry application, go to "NCDR Maintenance" and select the appropriate function to import the downloaded file into your application.
Step 3:	In your NCDR data entry application, verify that the new ICD Devices, adverse events and medications are present and are available for selection.