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Procedure table

The Procedure [sn_hcls_procedure] table stores the information about an action that is or was performed on or for a patient. An action can be a physical intervention like an operation, or less invasive like long-term services, counseling, or hypnotherapy.

Key features

  • Stores any medical procedures associated with a patient.
  • Includes the procedure code, status, category, date performed, location, and performing practitioner.

Role required to configure the table: sn_hcls.admin.

For more information, see Healthcare and Life Sciences data model.

FieldData typeDescription
CategoryChoice listCode that classifies a procedure for searching, sorting, and display purposes. The following categories are available by default: - Psychiatry procedure or service - Counselling - Education - Surgical procedure - Diagnostic procedure - Chiropractic manipulation - Social service procedure For more information about the available types, see procedure categories defined in the FHIR specifications.
Date performedDate/TimeDate and time when the procedure was performed.
EncounterReferenceEncounter created as part of procedure.
External idStringIdentifier of the record in an electronic medical record \(EMR\) system.
Healthcare locationReferenceHealthcare location where the procedure happened.
NumberString

Alpha-numeric profile identifier of the procedure.

The value is auto-generated and is incremented every time you add a new procedure to your ServiceNow instance. The initial value for the Number field is PRCD00001001.

Note: To customize the number, define the auto-numbering format for the Procedure [sn_hcls_procedure] table. For more information, see Add auto-numbering records in a table.

ObservationReferenceObservation recorded as part of procedure.
ParentReferenceParent healthcare event associated with the procedure.
PatientReferencePatient involved in the procedure.
PractitionerReferencePractitioner involved in the procedure.
Procedure codeReferenceCode to identify the specific procedure. Code is based on the Current Procedural Terminology \(CPT\) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System \(HCPCS\) coding system. For more information about the available codes, see procedure codes defined in the FHIR specifications.
SourceReferenceSource system details of an external healthcare system in a ServiceNow instance.
StatusChoice listStatus of a procedure. The following statuses are available by default: - Completed - Entered In Error - In Progress - Not Done - On Hold - Preparation - Stopped - Unknown For more information about the available statuses, see event statuses defined in the FHIR specifications.

Parent Topic:Healthcare and Life Sciences data model tables