R5 Final QA

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4.3.2.163 CodeSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/observation-triggeredbytype

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Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/observation-triggeredbytype Version: 5.0.0-draft-final
active as of 2022-03-16 Computable Name: TriggeredBytype
Flags: CaseSensitive, Complete. All codes ValueSet: triggered Bytype OID: 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.4.2098

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

  • ValueSet: triggered Bytype (Codes providing the type of triggeredBy observation.)

4.3.2.163.1 Definition

Codes providing the triggeredBy type of observation.

4.3.2.163.2 Content

This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/observation-triggeredbytype defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinitionCopy
reflex ReflexPerformance of one or more other tests depending on the results of the initial test. This may include collection of additional specimen. While a new ServiceRequest is not required to perform the additional test, where it is still needed (e.g., requesting another laboratory to perform the reflex test), the Observation.basedOn would reference the new ServiceRequest that requested the additional test to be performed as well as the original ServiceRequest to reflect the one that provided the authorization.btn btn
repeat Repeat (per policy)Performance of the same test again with the same parameters/settings/solution.btn btn
re-run Re-run (per policy)Performance of the same test but with different parameters/settings/solution.btn btn

 

See the full registry of code systems defined as part of FHIR.

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. 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