Utilization Rates for Selected Medical Procedures in California Hospitals

This document presents the definitions for the AHRQ utilization indicators, including the retired ones. The utilization rates were calculated for the procedures performed in California hospitals. They are not related to the Let's Get Healthy California indicators. This dataset does not include procedures performed in outpatient settings. Different versions of AHRQ software were applied to different years. Specifically, 2019-2023 data were generated with Version 2024, while years prior to 2019 were generated with earlier versions of AHRQ software.

This document provides the dictionary for the dataset contains 3 utilization rates (Cesarean Delivery Rate, Uncomplicated; Primary Cesarean Delivery Rate, Uncomplicated; Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Rate, Uncomplicated) for procedures performed in California hospitals. They are not related to the Let's Get Healthy California indicators. This dataset does not include procedures performed in outpatient settings. Different versions of AHRQ software were applied to different years. Specifically, 2019-2023 data were generated with Version 2024, years prior to 2019 were generated with earlier versions of AHRQ software.