Data type: II : Instance_identifier

Description of: II : Instance_identifier

This data type is used to uniquely identify some entity that exists within some computer system. Examples are object identifier for RIM class instances, things like medical record number, placer and filler order number, service catalog item number, etc.

Component definitions for: II : Instance_identifier

assigning_authority :: OID

This is the required field that guarantees the uniqueness of the identifier and that permits the origin of the identifier to be determined (un-raveled). This can be the only field in institutions that use OIDs for their internal object identifiers.

assigning_authority_print_nm :: ST

type_cd :: CV

A code identifying the type of identifier. For example, codes to represent the US National Provider ID, US National Payor ID, US Health Care ID, medical record number, social security number.

valid_tmr :: IVL<TS>

The time range in which the identifier is valid. May be undefined on either side (effective or expiration).

value_txt :: ST

The character string value of the identifier. For example, the character string "123-45-6789" for a MRN (Medical Record Number).