HSP048
Owned by Mary Gadde
| Data Element | PROCEDURE_1 |
|---|---|
| Description | Principal procedure code. The code that identifies the principal procedure performed during the hospital stay covered by this discharge data record. The principal procedure is one that is performed for definitive treatment rather than for diagnostic or exploratory procedures. |
| Type | Text |
| Format | varchar |
| Length | 10 |
| Coverage | 50% |
| Tip / Notes | |
| Rank | 050 |