PROCEDURE PERFORMED FOR DEFINITIVE TREATMENT (RATHER THAN DIAGNOSTIC OR EXPLORATORY PURPOSES). IT IS RELATED TO EITHER THE DIAGNOSIS OR TOCOMPLICATIONS. SEE 'PROCEDURE CODING SYSTEM CODE - ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES'.
Comments
USER NOTE: MSIS DOES NOT OBTAIN PROCEDURE DATES FOR ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES.
NOTE: IN MAX 2005, THE LENGTH OF THIS VARIABLE WAS CHANGED FROM 7 TO 8.
USER NOTE: MSIS DOES NOT OBTAIN PROCEDURE DATES FOR ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES.
NOTE: IN MAX 2005, THE LENGTH OF THIS VARIABLE WAS CHANGED FROM 7 TO 8.
SOURCE: MSIS CLAIMS FILE: 'PROC-CODE-2'.