REFERRED BY FIRST CONTACT PRACTITIONER INDICATOR
An indication of whether a PATIENT was referred by a First Contact Practitioner.
Format / Length
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Description
REFERRED BY FIRST CONTACT PRACTITIONER INDICATOR is the same as attribute REFERRED BY FIRST CONTACT PRACTITIONER INDICATOR.
National Codes
| Code | Description | 
|---|---|
| Y | Yes - PATIENT referred by a First Contact Practitioner | 
| N | No - PATIENT not referred by a First Contact Practitioner | 
Default Codes
| Code | Description | 
|---|---|
| 9 | Not Known whether PATIENT referred by a First Contact Practitioner | 
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| Plural | REFERRED BY FIRST CONTACT PRACTITIONER INDICATORS | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | CDS V6-3 Type 020 - Outpatient CDS | references in description REFERRED BY FIRST CONTACT PRACTITIONER INDICATOR | 
| Data Element | REFERRED BY FIRST CONTACT PRACTITIONER INDICATOR | references in description REFERRED BY FIRST CONTACT PRACTITIONER INDICATOR |