Format/length:	n3
HES item:	TRETSPEF
National Codes:
Default codes:	199 - Non-UK provider; treatment function not known, treatment mainly surgical
	499 - Non-UK provider; treatment function not known, treatment mainly medical

Notes:
This is the TREATMENT FUNCTION under which the PATIENT is treated. It may be the same as the MAIN SPECIALTY CODE or a different TREATMENT FUNCTION which will be the CARE PROFESSIONAL'S treatment interest. See Main Specialty And Treatment Function Codes for the full list of valid codes.

MIDWIFE EPISODES and NURSING EPISODES may use any appropriate TREATMENT FUNCTION CODE . The pseudo consultant specialty code of 560 for midwives and 950 for nurses must only be used for MAIN SPECIALTY CODE see Main Specialty And Treatment Function Codes.

The default codes 199 and 499 are only applicable for overseas health care providers.

 

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	TREATMENT FUNCTION CODES