OPCS-4 CODE
OPCS-4 CODE is the OPCS Classification of Interventions and Procedures (OPCS-4) code which is used to identify the CODED CLINICAL ENTRY.
Format / Length
an4
Description
OPCS-4 CODE is the same as attribute CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION CODE.
OPCS-4 CODE is the OPCS Classification of Interventions and Procedures (OPCS-4) code which is used to identify the CODED CLINICAL ENTRY.
Notes:
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Where a Patient Procedure is carried out and required for reporting using the OPCS-4 classification, every effort must be made to report the appropriate OPCS-4 code in the Out-Patient Attendance Commissioning Data Set.
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Where providers locally use OPCS-4 codes with a fifth character added, this should be removed before inclusion in the Commissioning Data Set.
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | OPCS-4 CODES |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (OPCS) | references in description OPCS-4 CODE |
| Data Element | HIGH COST DRUGS (OPCS) | references in description OPCS-4 CODE |
| NHS Business Definition | Healthcare Resource Group Unbundled Activity | references in description OPCS-4 CODE |
| Data Element | OPCS-4 CODE | references in description OPCS-4 CODE |
| Data Element | PRIMARY PROCEDURE (OPCS) | references in description OPCS-4 CODE |
| Data Element | PROCEDURE (OPCS ON NEONATAL CRITICAL CARE DAILY CARE DATE) | references in description OPCS-4 CODE |
| Data Element | PROCEDURE (OPCS RECORDED ON DISCHARGE FROM NEONATAL CRITICAL CARE) | references in description OPCS-4 CODE |
| Data Element | PROCEDURE (OPCS) | references in description OPCS-4 CODE |
| Data Element | RADIOTHERAPY ANATOMICAL TREATMENT SITE (OPCS) | references in description OPCS-4 CODE |
| Data Element | SARCOMA TUMOUR SITE (BONE) | references in description OPCS-4 CODE |
| Data Element | SARCOMA TUMOUR SITE (SOFT TISSUE) | references in description OPCS-4 CODE |
