DIAGNOSTIC TEST (ENDOSCOPY)
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This is the intended or actual endoscopy diagnostic test or procedure split by Colonoscopy, Flexi sigmoidoscopy, Cystoscopy and Gastroscopy for a SERVICE REQUEST derived from the CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION OPCS-4 codes listed in the Department of Health document 'Diagnostics waiting times and activity: Guidance on completing the "diagnostic waiting times & activity" monthly data collection.

References:
Department of Health: Monthly and Quarterly/Biannual Diagnostics statistics

 

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pluralDIAGNOSTIC TESTS (ENDOSCOPY)