Format/length:	an8
HES item:
National Codes:
Default Codes:

Notes:
This is a unique local identifier, used to identify continuous augmented care when that care is split into different periods due to a change other than the completion of that care, e.g. the CONSULTANT responsible for the overall consultant episode changes. 

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	AUGMENTED CARE PERIOD LOCAL IDENTIFIERS