Release 5

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4.3.2.40 CodeSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/contact-point-use

FHIR Infrastructure icon Work Group Maturity Level: NNormative (from v4.0.0) Use Context: Country: World
Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/contact-point-use Version: 5.0.0
active as of 2023-03-26 Computable Name: ContactPointUse
Flags: CaseSensitive, Complete. All codes ValueSet: ContactPointUse OID: 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.1.74

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

4.3.2.40.1 Definition

Use of contact point.

4.3.2.40.2 Content

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

CodeDisplayDefinitionCopy
home HomeA communication contact point at a home; attempted contacts for business purposes might intrude privacy and chances are one will contact family or other household members instead of the person one wishes to call. Typically used with urgent cases, or if no other contacts are available.btn btn
work WorkAn office contact point. First choice for business related contacts during business hours.btn btn
temp TempA temporary contact point. The period can provide more detailed information.btn btn
old OldThis contact point is no longer in use (or was never correct, but retained for records).btn btn
mobile MobileA telecommunication device that moves and stays with its owner. May have characteristics of all other use codes, suitable for urgent matters, not the first choice for routine business.btn btn

 

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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. 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