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4.4.1.466 ValueSet http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/postal-address-use

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This is a value set defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/postal-address-use

Version: 5.0.0-ballot

Name: PostalAddressUse

Title: PostalAddressUse

Status: draft

Definition:

Uses of an address not included in Address.use.

Committee: FHIR Infrastructure Work Group

OID: 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.3.908 (for OID based terminology systems)

Flags:

This value set is not currently used

4.4.1.466.1 Content Logical Definition

Include these codes as defined in http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse

Code	Display	Definition
BAD	bad address	A flag indicating that the address is bad, in fact, useless.
CONF	confidential address	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.
HP	primary home	The primary home, to reach a person after business hours.
HV	vacation home	A vacation home, to reach a person while on vacation.
DIR	direct	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'.
PUB	public	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.
PHYS	physical visit address	Used primarily to visit an address.
PST	postal address	Used to send mail.

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Lvl

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Code

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Definition

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Comments

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