Format/Length: | See OPCS-4 CODE |
National Codes: | |
Default Codes: |
Notes:
PRIMARY PROCEDURE (OPCS) is the same as attribute CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION CODE.
PRIMARY PROCEDURE (OPCS) is the OPCS Classification of Interventions and Procedures code which is used to identify the primary Patient Procedure carried out.
This data element is also known by these names:
Context | Alias |
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plural | PRIMARY PROCEDURES (OPCS) |