Principle procedure code

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This variable is contained in the following files:

SAS Name

PRCDR_CD_1

PRINCIPAL PROCEDURE PERFORMED FOR DEFINITIVE TREATMENT (RATHER THAN DIAGNOSTIC OR EXPLORATORY PURPOSES). IT IS RELATED TO EITHER THE DIAGNOSIS OR TO COMPLICATIONS. SEE 'PROCEDURE CODING SYSTEM CODE - PRINCIPAL'.

Comments

NOTE: IN MAX 2005, THE LENGTH OF THIS VARIABLE WAS CHANGED FROM 7 TO 8.

SOURCE: MSIS CLAIMS FILE: 'PROC-CODE-PRINCIPAL'.