Resources for Data Managers

• ACSD Sample Data Analysis Report
• Anesthesia Sample Data Analysis Report
• Atrial Fibrillation Sample Data Analysis Report

• ACSD 2024 Harvest 3 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2024 Harvest 2 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2024 Harvest 1 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2023 Harvest 4 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2023 Harvest 3 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2023 Harvest 2 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2023 Harvest 1 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2022 Harvest 4 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2022 Harvest 3 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2022 Harvest 2 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2022 Harvest 1 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2021 Harvest 4 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2021 Harvest 3 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2021 Harvest 2 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2021 Harvest 1 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2020 Harvest 4 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2020 Harvest 3 Multiplier Table
• ACSD 2020 Harvest 1 Multiplier Table

Note: If you have changed software vendors since you last harvested data to the STS Data Warehouse, or if your 10-digit Hospital NPI number or Hospital Name has changed, complete the Participant Contact Form to make these updates prior to your data submission. Or complete the harvest opt-out form, if necessary.

2024 Harvest

2025 Harvest

Data Submission Open is continuous for all harvest terms. Submission Close occurs at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on the date listed. 

In highly extraordinary circumstances, adult cardiac index operations with rare co-morbidities that fall outside of the current STS risk models for benchmark operations may be performed by STS Database participants. If you believe a case meets exceptional risk criteria and would like it reviewed by the Exceptional Risk Exclusion Committee (EREC), complete this form prior to the date of surgery. STS will contact you or your data manager for specific case information and documentation to determine if the case meets the exclusion requirements. You will be notified of the final decision after the date of surgery. If the case is approved by the EREC as exceptional risk, the complete in-hospital and/or 30-day data including mortality information must still be submitted to the STS National Database, but it will be removed from outcome reporting.

Cases to be considered for exceptional risk include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Fourth-time or greater re-operative epicardial or intra-cardiac operations
• Hepatic cirrhosis with known portal hypertension manifested by clear varices or portal ultrasound
• Under active consideration/evaluation for liver or lung transplantation (being considered or listed for kidney transplantation is not an acceptable exclusion)
• Prior cardiac or lung transplantation
• More than one limb amputation (greater than phalanges)
• Prior pneumonectomy
• Implanted permanent mechanical circulatory support device (RVAD, LVAD, TAH)

The criteria for exceptional risk designation will evolve as risk models are modified for new and more frequent high-risk procedures. We expect exceptional risk cases to be rare, highly unusual, and infrequent.

STS will continue requiring Database participants to submit ALL cases to the STS National Database, including cases approved for exceptional risk.  The approved exceptional risk cases will be flagged and removed from Database harvest analytics. 

If you have questions, contact the STS National Database Team. 

GTSD Sample Data Analysis Report

Note: If you have changed software vendors since you last harvested data to the STS Data Warehouse, or if your 10-digit Hospital NPI number or Hospital Name has changed, complete the Participant Contact Form to make these updates prior to your data submission. Or complete the harvest opt-out form, if necessary.

2024 Harvest

2025 Harvest

Data Submission Open is continuous for all harvest terms. Data Submission Close occurs at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on the date listed. 

CHSD Sample Data Analysis Report
Congenital Anesthesia Sample Data Analysis Report

Note: If you have changed software vendors since you last harvested data to the STS Data Warehouse, or if your 10-digit Hospital NPI number or Hospital Name has changed, complete the Participant Contact Form to make these updates prior to your data submission. Or complete the harvest opt-out form, if necessary.

2024 Harvest

2025 Harvest

Data Submission Open is continuous for all harvest terms. Data Submission Close occurs at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on the date listed.