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