| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,480 | 8 | CoC |
Code for physician who performed the most definitive surgical procedure. Registry may use physician’s medical license numbers or may create individual numbering systems.
Used to monitor patient surgical care.
Note: This item is not supported by CoC as of January 1, 2010, (the respective NPI item is required).
Codes in addition to medical license numbers or facility-generated codes
| 00000000 | Patient had no surgery and no surgical consultation |
| 88888888 | Physician who performed a surgical procedure was not a surgeon (i.e., radiation oncologist, diagnostic radiologist, or general practitioner) |
| 99999999 | Primary Surgeon unknown or ID number not assigned |