DSTU2

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1.25.2.1.30 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type

This is a value set defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
Name:Identifier Type Codes
Definition:A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.2.30 (for OID based terminology systems)
System URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/identifier-type
System OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.1.30
Source ResourceXML / JSON

Note for Implementer:

Types are for general categories of identifiers. See the identifier registry for a list of common identifier systems

This value set is used in the following places:

1.25.2.1.30.1 Content Logical Definition

This value set has an inline code system http://hl7.org/fhir/identifier-type, which defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
UDI Universal Device IdentifierA identifier assigned to a device using the Universal Device Identifier framework as defined by FDA (http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/UniqueDeviceIdentification/).
SNO Serial NumberAn identifier affixed to an item by the manufacturer when it is first made, where each item has a different identifier.
SB Social Beneficiary IdentifierAn identifier issued by a governmental organization to an individual for the purpose of the receipt of social services and benefits.
PLAC Placer IdentifierThe identifier associated with the person or service that requests or places an order.
FILL Filler IdentifierThe Identifier associated with the person, or service, who produces the observations or fulfills the order requested by the requestor.

In addition, this value set includes codes from other code systems:

  • Include these codes as defined in http://hl7.org/fhir/v2/0203
    CodeDisplay
    DLDriver's license number
    PPNPassport number
    BRNBreed Registry Number
    MRMedical record number
    MCNMicrochip Number
    ENEmployer number
    TAXTax ID number
    NIIPNational Insurance Payor Identifier (Payor)
    PRNProvider number
    MDMedical License number
    DRDonor Registration Number

 

See the full registry of value sets 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. 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