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1.25.2.1.365 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/postal-address-use

This is a value set defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/postal-address-use
Name:PostalAddressUse
Definition:Uses of an address not included in Address.use
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.2.365 (for OID based terminology systems)
Source ResourceXML / JSON

This value set is not currently used

1.25.2.1.365.1 Content Logical Definition

This value set includes codes from the following code systems:

  • Include these codes as defined in http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/AddressUse
    CodeDisplay
    BADbad addressDescription: A flag indicating that the address is bad, in fact, useless.
    CONFconfidential addressDescription: Indicates that the address is considered sensitive and should only be shared or published in accordance with organizational controls governing patient demographic information with increased sensitivity. Uses of Addresses. Lloyd to supply more complete description.
    HPprimary homeDescription: The primary home, to reach a person after business hours.
    HVvacation homeDescription: A vacation home, to reach a person while on vacation.
    DIRdirectDescription: Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that reaches the individual or organization directly without intermediaries. For phones, often referred to as a 'private line'.
    PUBpublicDescription: Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that is a 'standard' address which may reach a reception service, mail-room, or other intermediary prior to the target entity.
    PHYSphysical visit addressDescription: Used primarily to visit an address.
    PSTpostal addressDescription: Used to send mail.

 

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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