The Secondary Code (Unbound) template is a generic template that is referenced by
various section or entry to enable the consistent communication of a secondary code
is required. The specification recognizes that there are many coding options for procedures
depending on the scope of practice and jurisdictional requirements of the practitioners.
Consequently, it is recommended that if the source system has more than one code for
a procedure from alternate coding systems it should include all available
codes in the expectation that the receiving system will recognize and support one
of the code systems. The specification supports attaching a secondary code to a procedure
record for this purpose.
Context
Parent nodes of template element with id 2.16.840.1.113883.3.1818.10.4.29