| Format/Length: | See ICD-10 CODE |
| HES Item: | |
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: |
Notes:
PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS (ICD) is the same as attribute CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION CODE.
PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS (ICD) is the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code used to identify the PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS.
Note:
- The format/length of this Data Element has been corrected as a result of the work undertaken for the development of the Coding Strategy.
- The data set specifications of the data sets that contain this Data Element will be updated in the next version of the information standard where it is not already correct.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | PRIMARY DIAGNOSES (ICD) |