| Format/length: | n2 |
| HES item: | |
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: |
Notes:
Permitted National Codes:
| 01 | Number present and verified |
| 02 | Number present but not traced |
| 03 | Trace required |
| 04 | Trace attempted - No match or multiple match found |
| 05 | Trace needs to be resolved - (NHS Number or PATIENT detail conflict) |
| 06 | Trace in progress |
| 07 | Number not present and trace not required |
| 08 | Trace postponed (baby under six weeks old) |
NHS NUMBER STATUS INDICATOR will be replaced with NHS NUMBER STATUS INDICATOR CODE, which should be used for all new and developing data sets and for XML messages.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | NHS NUMBER STATUS INDICATORS |