The GMC code for the consultant, which identifies the consultant as an individual.

Midwife and GP episodes are identified by a special code.

The Consultant code (consult) field contains sensitive data. Access to it requires the approval of the Security and Confidentiality Advisory Group (SCAG).

8an = Consultant code

C9999998 = Consultant code not known

CD999998 = Dental consultant: General medical council (GMC) number / General dental council (GDC) number not known

D9999998 = Dentist code not known

H9999998 = Other health care professional

M9999998 = Not applicable: midwife

N9999998 = Nurse

& = Not known