Clinical Focus: This set of values contains codes that are used to identify medications used as oral steroids.
Data Element Scope: This value set is developed for the medication QDM datatype. It can potentially be used for other datatypes as well.
Inclusion Criteria: Include cortisone, dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, predenisone, methyprednisone, triamcinolone, betamethasone, dexamethasone, fludrocortisone and triamcinolone. Include only glucocorticoids taken orally, i.e., through an tablet, capsule, or oral solution.
Exclusion Criteria: Exclude all glucocorticoids taken non-orally, i.e., as a nasal inhalant or injectable solution.
ObjectTypeCode constrained to codes in the Glucocorticoids (oral only) valueset (2.16.840.1.113883.3.464.1003.196.12.1266).