Procedure code (5th procedure)

SAS Name
PRCDR_CD_5

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 - ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES'.

Comments

USER NOTE: MSIS DOES NOT OBTAIN PROCEDURE DATES FOR ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES.

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

SOURCE: MSIS CLAIMS FILE: 'PROC-CODE-2'.