Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 97262

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 97262 - Definition of Data Element for ED and AS-Principal Procedure

The patient's principal procedure is one that is surgical in nature, or carries a procedural risk, or carries an anesthetic risk. The procedure related to the principal diagnosis, as the chief reason for the encounter, shall be selected as the principal procedure. The procedure shall be coded according to the Current Procedural Terminology, Fourth Edition (CPT-4).

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 97262

1. New section filed 5-5-2005; operative 5-5-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 18).

Note: Authority cited: Section 128810, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 128736 and 128737, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 5-5-2005; operative 5-5-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 18).