DSTU2

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1.25.2.1.138 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-class

This is a value set defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-class
Name:EncounterClass
Definition:Classification of the encounter
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.2.138 (for OID based terminology systems)
System URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/encounter-class
System OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.1.138
Source ResourceXML / JSON

This value set is used in the following places:

1.25.2.1.138.1 Content Logical Definition


This value set has an inline code system http://hl7.org/fhir/encounter-class, which defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
inpatient InpatientAn encounter during which the patient is hospitalized and stays overnight.
outpatient OutpatientAn encounter during which the patient is not hospitalized overnight.
ambulatory AmbulatoryAn encounter where the patient visits the practitioner in his/her office, e.g. a G.P. visit.
emergency EmergencyAn encounter in the Emergency Care Department.
home HomeAn encounter where the practitioner visits the patient at his/her home.
field FieldAn encounter taking place outside the regular environment for giving care.
daytime DaytimeAn encounter where the patient needs more prolonged treatment or investigations than outpatients, but who do not need to stay in the hospital overnight.
virtual VirtualAn encounter that takes place where the patient and practitioner do not physically meet but use electronic means for contact.
other OtherAny other encounter type that is not described by one of the other values. Where this is used it is expected that an implementer will include an extension value to define what the actual other type is.

 

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Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

LevelA few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. In this scheme, some codes are under other codes, and imply that the code they are under also applies
SourceThe source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
CodeThe code (used as the code in the resource instance)
DisplayThe display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
DefinitionAn explanation of the meaning of the concept
CommentsAdditional notes about how to use the code