R4 Ballot #2 (Mixed Normative/Trial use)

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4.3.13.63 Code System http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/medication-request-category

Pharmacy Work Group Maturity Level: 1Draft Use Context: Any

This is a code system defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL:http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/medication-request-category
Version:3.5.0
Name:MedicationRequestCategory
Title:MedicationRequestCategory
Definition:

A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment.

Committee:Pharmacy Work Group
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.1.1116 (for OID based terminology systems)
Source ResourceXML / JSON

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

  • ValueSet: MedicationRequestCategory (A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment.)

4.3.13.63.1 Content

4.3.13.63.2 MedicationRequestCategory

A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment.

This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/medication-request-category defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
inpatient InpatientIncludes requests for medications to be administered or consumed in an inpatient or acute care setting.
outpatient OutpatientIncludes requests for medications to be administered or consumed in an outpatient setting (for example, Emergency Department, Outpatient Clinic, Outpatient Surgery, Doctor's office).
community CommunityIncludes requests for medications to be administered or consumed by the patient in their home (this would include long term care or nursing homes, hospices, etc.).
discharge DischargeIncludes requests for medications created when the patient is being released from a facility.

 

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Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

LvlA few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. See Code System for further information.
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). If the code is in italics, this indicates that the code is not selectable ('Abstract')
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