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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
SRGCL_PRCDR_{x}_CD
The ICD-9-CM code identifying the principal or other surgical procedure performed during the beneficiary's stay. This element is part of the MEDPAR surgical procedure group. It may occur up to 25 times.
NOTE1: Effective with Version 'J', this field has been expanded from 5 bytes to 7 bytes to accommodate the future implementation of ICD-10.
Edit Rules: 4 POSITION Surgical Procedure Code LEFT JUSTIFIED
Source: NCH