REFERRER CODE (DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING)

A number or set of characters which uniquely identifies a CARE PROFESSIONAL.

Format / Length

an8

Description

REFERRER CODE (DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING) is the same as attribute CARE PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFIER.

REFERRER CODE (DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING) is the code of the PERSON making the REFERRAL REQUEST for the Diagnostic Imaging.

REFERRER CODE (DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING) will normally be a CARE PROFESSIONAL, GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER or CONSULTANT.

Default Codes

Code	Description
A9999998	Ministry of Defence Doctor
C9999998	CONSULTANT GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL REFERENCE NUMBER not known
CD999998	Dental CONSULTANT: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL REFERENCE NUMBER / GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL REGISTRATION NUMBER not known
D9999998	Dentist, GENERAL DENTAL PRACTITIONER CODE not known
G9999998	GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER PPD CODE not known
H9999998	Other health care professional
M9999998	MIDWIFE
N9999998	NURSE
R9999981	Referrer other than GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER, GENERAL DENTAL PRACTITIONER or CONSULTANT

Also Known As

This Data Element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
Plural	REFERRER CODES (DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING)

Where Used

Type	Link	How used
Data Set	Diagnostic Imaging Data Set	references in description REFERRER CODE (DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING)

Attribute

CARE PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFIER