CDSSG12120 - Step-By-Step Guide, Step 7 - Declaring Document Codes

Checklist for Declaring Document Codes

Once the full set of Document Codes are identified, the Document Codes should be declared using the following steps:

• Any Union codes should be declared first
• Declare the 4-digit Document Code with the following details, as appropriate, for the specific Document Code as not all of these details are required for every code:
  • Document identifier (ID),
  • Document Status,
  • Reason,
  • Issuing authority name,
  • Date of validity (expiry date),
  • Measurement unit/ qualifier, if applicable and
  • Quantity
• Use the Appendix 1 completion instructions for the chosen Procedure Code, where given
• Use the Appendix 2 completion instructions for the chosen Additional Procedure Code, where given
• Use the Appendix 5A completion instructions where the code is not covered by Appendix 1 or 2
• Where the Document Code requires specific text to be used, it should be completed as stated in the guidance