REFERRING ORGANISATION CODE
An ORGANISATION CODE is a code which identifies an ORGANISATION uniquely.
Format / Length
max an6
Description
REFERRING ORGANISATION CODE is the ORGANISATION CODE of the ORGANISATION from which the referral is made, such as a GP Practice, NHS Trust or NHS Foundation Trust.
This information is essential for managing service agreements which are based on patterns of referral.
REFERRING ORGANISATION CODE will be replaced with ORGANISATION IDENTIFIER (REFERRING ORGANISATION), which is the most recent approved national information standard to describe the required definition.
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| X99998 |
Referring
ORGANISATION CODE not applicable
|
| X99999 |
Referring
ORGANISATION CODE not known
|
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | REFERRING ORGANISATION CODES |