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1.25.4.1.1119 HL7 v3 Code System AddressUse

This code system (http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/AddressUse) is defined as part of HL7 v3. Related FHIR content: AddressUse.

Summary

Defining URL:

http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/v3-AddressUse

Name:

v3 Code System AddressUse

Definition:

Codes that provide guidance around the circumstances in which a given address should be used.

OID:

2.16.840.1.113883.1.11.190 (for OID based terminology systems)

System URL:

http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/AddressUse

System OID:

2.16.840.1.113883.5.1119

Source Resource

XML / JSON

Concept Maps for this value set:

from ContactPointUse

v3 map for ContactPointUse

XML

JSON

from AddressUse

v3 map for AddressUse

XML

JSON

from AddressType

v3 map for AddressType

XML

JSON

This value set is not currently used

1.25.4.1.1119.1 Content Logical Definition

This value set has an inline code system http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/AddressUse, which defines the following codes:

Lvl	Code	Display	Definition
1	_GeneralAddressUse	_GeneralAddressUse	Description: Address uses that can apply to both postal and telecommunication addresses.
2	BAD	bad address	Description: A flag indicating that the address is bad, in fact, useless.
2	CONF	confidential address	Description: 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.
2	H	home address	Description: A communication address at a home, attempted contacts for business purposes might intrude privacy and chances are one will contact family or other household members instead of the person one wishes to call. Typically used with urgent cases, or if no other contacts are available.
3	HP	primary home	Description: The primary home, to reach a person after business hours.
3	HV	vacation home	Description: A vacation home, to reach a person while on vacation.
2	OLD	no longer in use	This address is no longer in use. Usage Note: Address may also carry valid time ranges. This code is used to cover the situations where it is known that the address is no longer valid, but no particular time range for its use is known.
2	TMP	temporary address	Description: A temporary address, may be good for visit or mailing. Note that an address history can provide more detailed information.
2	WP	work place	Description: An office address. First choice for business related contacts during business hours.
3	DIR	direct	Description: 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'.
3	PUB	public	Description: 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.
1	_PostalAddressUse	_PostalAddressUse	Description: Address uses that only apply to postal addresses, not telecommunication addresses.
2	PHYS	physical visit address	Description: Used primarily to visit an address.
2	PST	postal address	Description: Used to send mail.
1	_TelecommunicationAddressUse	_TelecommunicationAddressUse	Description: Address uses that only apply to telecommunication addresses, not postal addresses.
2	AS	answering service	Description: An automated answering machine used for less urgent cases and if the main purpose of contact is to leave a message or access an automated announcement.
2	EC	emergency contact	Description: A contact specifically designated to be used for emergencies. This is the first choice in emergencies, independent of any other use codes.
2	MC	mobile contact)	Description: A telecommunication device that moves and stays with its owner. May have characteristics of all other use codes, suitable for urgent matters, not the first choice for routine business.
2	PG	pager	Description: A paging device suitable to solicit a callback or to leave a very short message.