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1.22.2.1.1927 Value Set for codes in http://hl7.org/fhir/service-referral-method

This is a value set defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Code System URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/service-referral-method
Value Set URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/vs/service-referral-method
Definition:The methods of referral can be used when referring to a specific HealthCareService resource

Formal value Set definition : XML or JSON.

This value set defines its own codes:

This value set contains 5 concepts

1.22.2.1.1927.1 ReferralMethod

The methods of referral can be used when referring to a specific HealthCareService resource

This value set defines its own terms in the system http://hl7.org/fhir/service-referral-method

CodeDisplayDefinition
fax faxReferrals may be accepted by fax.
phone PhoneReferrals may be accepted over the phone from a Practitioner.
elec Secure MessagingReferrals may be accepted via a secure messaging system. To determine the types of secure messaging systems supported, refer to the identifiers collection. Callers will need to understand the specific identifier system used to know that they are able to transmit messages.
semail Secure emailReferrals may be accepted via a secure email. To send please enrypt with the services public key.
mail MailReferrals may be accepted via regular postage (or hand delivered).

This value set is used in the following places:

OIDs

Code System OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.1.1927
Value Set OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.2.1927
Note: these OIDs are not used in FHIR, but may be used in v3, or OID based terminology systems

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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. In this scheme, some codes are under other codes, and imply that the code they are under also applies
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)
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

In addition, this page will include mappings to HL7 v2 or HL7 v3 code where these have been defined.