Diagnostic Procedure
A Diagnostic Procedure is a procedure (excluding Diagnostic Imaging) that is performed on a PATIENT in order to diagnose a condition disease or illness.
Description
A Diagnostic Procedure is a CLINICAL INTERVENTION.
A Diagnostic Procedure is a procedure (excluding Diagnostic Imaging) that is performed on a PATIENT in order to diagnose a condition disease or illness.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| Plural | Diagnostic Procedures | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (OPCS) | references in description Diagnostic Procedure | 
| Data Element | DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (SNOMED CT) | references in description Diagnostic Procedure | 
| NHS Business Definition | Diagnostic Procedure | references in description Diagnostic Procedure | 
| Data Element | ORGANISATION SITE IDENTIFIER (OF DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE) | references in description Diagnostic Procedure | 
| Data Element | PROCEDURE DATE (DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE) | references in description Diagnostic Procedure |