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| Data Element Name: Procedure Coding Method | File Location: Master, De-Identified |
| SPARCS Data Element Number: 79 | |
| Record Positions: 1688 - 1688 | Format-Length: A/N - 1 |
| Effective Date: 1/1/1994 - 1/1/2003 | Revision Date: January 2003 |
| Deniable Data Element: No | |
Definition:
A code which identifies the coding structure used for reporting procedures performed during the patient stay.
All procedure and diagnosis codes reported for inpatient stays are ICD-9-CM.
Codes and Values:- "9" = ICD-9-CM
- Must have been a valid entry.
