Release 5

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4.3.2.37 CodeSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/address-use

FHIR Infrastructure icon Work Group Maturity Level: NNormative (from v4.0.0) Use Context: Country: World
Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/address-use Version: 5.0.0
active as of 2023-03-26 Computable Name: AddressUse
Flags: CaseSensitive, Complete. All codes ValueSet: AddressUse OID: 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.1.68

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

4.3.2.37.1 Definition

The use of an address.

4.3.2.37.2 Content

This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/address-use defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinitionCopy
home HomeA communication address at a home.btn btn
work WorkAn office address. First choice for business related contacts during business hours.btn btn
temp TemporaryA temporary address. The period can provide more detailed information.btn btn
old Old / IncorrectThis address is no longer in use (or was never correct but retained for records).btn btn
billing BillingAn address to be used to send bills, invoices, receipts etc.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