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4.4.2.7 HL7 v3 Value Set ActPriority

Vocabulary

Work Group

Maturity Level: 1

Draft

Use Context: Any

This value set (http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority) is defined as part of HL7 v3.

Summary

Defining URL:

http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority

Version:

2018-08-12

Name:

v3.ActPriority

Title:

v3 Code System ActPriority

Definition:

A set of codes (e.g., for routine, emergency), specifying the urgency under which the Act happened, can happen, is happening, is intended to happen, or is requested/demanded to happen.

OID:

(for OID based terminology systems)

Source Resource

XML / JSON

This value set is used in the following places:

CodeSystem: This value set is the designated 'entire code system' value set for v3.ActPriority
Resource: Encounter.priority (CodeableConcept / Example)

4.4.2.7.1 Content Logical Definition

This value set includes codes from the following code systems:

Include all codes defined in http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActPriority

4.4.2.7.2 Expansion

This expansion generated 01 Nov 2019

This value set contains 15 concepts

Expansion based on http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActPriority version 2018-08-12

All codes from system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActPriority

Lvl	Code	Display	Definition
0	A	ASAP	As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat.
0	CR	callback results	Filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's reporting priority.)
0	CS	callback for scheduling	Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)
1	CSP	callback placer for scheduling	Filler should contact the placer to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)
1	CSR	contact recipient for scheduling	Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)
0	EL	elective	Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival.
0	EM	emergency	An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action.
0	P	preop	Used to indicate that a service is to be performed prior to a scheduled surgery. When ordering a service and using the pre-op priority, a check is done to see the amount of time that must be allowed for performance of the service. When the order is placed, a message can be generated indicating the time needed for the service so that it is not ordered in conflict with a scheduled operation.
0	PRN	as needed	An "as needed" order should be accompanied by a description of what constitutes a need. This description is represented by an observation service predicate as a precondition.
0	R	routine	Routine service, do at usual work hours.
0	RR	rush reporting	A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible.
0	S	stat	With highest priority (e.g., emergency).
0	T	timing critical	It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g., for a through antimicrobial level).
0	UD	use as directed	Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber.
0	UR	urgent	Calls for prompt action.