TREATMENT FUNCTION CODE (MATERNITY)

A unique identifier for a TREATMENT FUNCTION.

Format / Length

an3

Description

TREATMENT FUNCTION CODE (MATERNITY) is the same as attribute TREATMENT FUNCTION CODE.

TREATMENT FUNCTION CODE (MATERNITY) is the ACTIVITY TREATMENT FUNCTION CODE for the PATIENT treated by a Maternity Service.

Note:

  • The National Codes descriptions of this Data Element have been updated as a result of the work undertaken for the update of DCB0028: Treatment Function and Main Specialty Standard. The Data Set specifications that contain this item will be updated in the next version of the Information Standard where it is not already correct.

Further information on the groupings and scope of each TREATMENT FUNCTION CODE is provided at: Main Specialty and Treatment Function Codes Table.

Permitted National Codes

Code Description
501 Obstetrics Service
502 Gynaecology Service
560 Midwifery Service

Also Known As

This Data Element is also known by these names:

Context Alias
Plural TREATMENT FUNCTION CODES (MATERNITY)