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4.4.1.307 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/marital-status

Patient Administration Work Group Maturity Level: NNormative (from v4.0.0) Use Context: Any
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This is a value set defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/marital-status
Version:4.4.0
Name:Marital Status Codes
Title:MaritalStatus
Definition:

This value set defines the set of codes that can be used to indicate the marital status of a person.

Committee:Patient Administration Work Group
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.3.29 (for OID based terminology systems)
Source ResourceXML / JSON

This value set is used in the following places:

4.4.1.307.1 Content Logical Definition

  • Include all codes defined in http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-MaritalStatus
  • Include these codes as defined in http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-NullFlavor
    CodeDisplay
    UNKunknownDescription:A proper value is applicable, but not known.
    Usage Notes: This means the actual value is not known. If the only thing that is unknown is how to properly express the value in the necessary constraints (value set, datatype, etc.), then the OTH or UNC flavor should be used. No properties should be included for a datatype with this property unless:
    Those properties themselves directly translate to a semantic of "unknown". (E.g. a local code sent as a translation that conveys 'unknown') Those properties further qualify the nature of what is unknown. (E.g. specifying a use code of "H" and a URL prefix of "tel:" to convey that it is the home phone number that is unknown.)

This value set includes codes based on the following rules:

 

4.4.1.307.2 Expansion

This expansion generated 03 May 2020

This value set contains 12 concepts

CodeSystemDisplayLogical Definition (CLD)
Ahttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-MaritalStatusAnnulledMarriage contract has been declared null and to not have existed
Dhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-MaritalStatusDivorcedMarriage contract has been declared dissolved and inactive
Ihttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-MaritalStatusInterlocutorySubject to an Interlocutory Decree.
Lhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-MaritalStatusLegally SeparatedLegally Separated
Mhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-MaritalStatusMarriedA current marriage contract is active
Chttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-MaritalStatusCommon Lawa marriage recognized in some jurisdictions and based on the parties' agreement to consider themselves married and can also be based on documentation of cohabitation. This definition was based on https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common-law%20marriage.
Phttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-MaritalStatusPolygamousMore than 1 current spouse
Thttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-MaritalStatusDomestic partnerPerson declares that a domestic partner relationship exists.
Uhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-MaritalStatusunmarriedCurrently not in a marriage contract.
Shttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-MaritalStatusNever MarriedNo marriage contract has ever been entered
Whttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-MaritalStatusWidowedThe spouse has died
UNKhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-NullFlavorunknownDescription:A proper value is applicable, but not known. Usage Notes: This means the actual value is not known. If the only thing that is unknown is how to properly express the value in the necessary constraints (value set, datatype, etc.), then the OTH or UNC flavor should be used. No properties should be included for a datatype with this property unless: Those properties themselves directly translate to a semantic of "unknown". (E.g. a local code sent as a translation that conveys 'unknown') Those properties further qualify the nature of what is unknown. (E.g. specifying a use code of "H" and a URL prefix of "tel:" to convey that it is the home phone number that is unknown.)

 

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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. For value sets, levels are mostly used to organize codes for user convenience, but may follow code system hierarchy - 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