SURGICAL PALLIATION TYPE (UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER)
The type of surgical palliation Patient Procedure undertaken for a PATIENT with upper gastrointestinal cancer during an Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Care Spell.
Format / Length
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Description
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 |
None (no surgical palliation
Patient Procedure undertaken)
|
| 1 | Gastric bypass |
| 2 | Biliary bypass |
| 3 | Gastric/biliary bypass |
| 4 | Celiac plexus block |
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9 | Not Known (Not Recorded) |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Formerly | SURGICAL PALLIATION TYPE |
| Plural | SURGICAL PALLIATION TYPES (UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Upper Gastrointestinal | references in description SURGICAL PALLIATION TYPE (UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER) |