Files > MEDICAL SPECIALTY

name
MEDICAL SPECIALTY
number
723
location
^ECC(723,
description
This file contains the medical specialties associated with DSS units and ordering sections associated with patient procedures. Entries in this file will be determined by the Decision Support System (DSS) Program Office or designee. This file should NOT be modified directly using VA FileMan. Any additions, deletions, or modifications will be distributed nationally through the release of the Event Capture software.
Fields
#NameLocationTypeDetailsIndexDescription
.01name(+)0;1FREE TEXTBThis is the name of the medical specialty. This information will be used when entering procedures within the Event Capture software.

Referenced by 3 types

  1. SURGERY (130) -- medical specialty
  2. EVENT CAPTURE PATIENT (721) -- section, ordering section
  3. DSS UNIT (724) -- medical specialty