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4.3.2.41 HL7 v3 Code System EntityClass

Vocabulary Work Group Maturity Level: N/AExternalUse Context: Any

This code system (http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/EntityClass) is defined as part of HL7 v3.

Summary

Defining URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/EntityClass
Name:v3 Code System EntityClass
Definition: Classifies the Entity class and all of its subclasses. The terminology is hierarchical. At the top is this HL7-defined domain of high-level categories (such as represented by the Entity subclasses). Each of these terms must be harmonized and is specializable. The value sets beneath are drawn from multiple, frequently external, domains that reflect much more fine-grained typing.
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.5.41 (for OID based terminology systems)
Source ResourceXML / JSON

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

  • EntityClassOrganization ( A social or legal structure formed by human beings.)
  • EntityClassDevice ( A subtype of ManufacturedMaterial used in an activity, without being substantially changed through that activity. The kind of device is identified by the code attribute inherited from Entity. Usage: This includes durable (reusable) medical equipment as well as disposable equipment.)
  • EntityClassPlace ( A physicial place or site with its containing structure. May be natural or man-made. The geographic position of a place may or may not be constant.)
  • EntityClassRoot ( Corresponds to the Entity class)
  • EntityClassLivingSubject ( Anything that essentially has the property of life, independent of current state (a dead human corpse is still essentially a living subject.))
  • EntityClassManufacturedMaterial ( Corresponds to the ManufacturedMaterial class)
  • v3 Code System EntityClass ( Classifies the Entity class and all of its subclasses. The terminology is hierarchical. At the top is this HL7-defined domain of high-level categories (such as represented by the Entity subclasses). Each of these terms must be harmonized and is specializable. The value sets beneath are drawn from multiple, frequently external, domains that reflect much more fine-grained typing.)

4.3.2.41.1 Code System Content

Release Date: 2016-11-11

LevelCodeDisplayDefinition
1ENT entity Corresponds to the Entity class
2  HCE health chart entity A health chart included to serve as a document receiving entity in the management of medical records.
2  LIV living subject Anything that essentially has the property of life, independent of current state (a dead human corpse is still essentially a living subject).
3    NLIV non-person living subjectA subtype of living subject that includes all living things except the species Homo Sapiens.
4      ANM animal A living subject from the animal kingdom.
4      MIC microorganism All single celled living organisms including protozoa, bacteria, yeast, viruses, etc.
4      PLNT plant A living subject from the order of plants.
3    PSN person A living subject of the species homo sapiens.
2  MAT material Any thing that has extension in space and mass, may be of living or non-living origin.
3    CHEM chemical substance A substance that is fully defined by an organic or inorganic chemical formula, includes mixtures of other chemical substances. Refine using, e.g., IUPAC codes.
3    FOOD food Naturally occurring, processed or manufactured entities that are primarily used as food for humans and animals.
3    MMAT manufactured material Corresponds to the ManufacturedMaterial class
4      CONT container A container of other entities.
5        HOLD holder A type of container that can hold other containers or other holders.
4      DEV device A subtype of ManufacturedMaterial used in an activity, without being substantially changed through that activity. The kind of device is identified by the code attribute inherited from Entity.
Usage: This includes durable (reusable) medical equipment as well as disposable equipment.
5        CER certificate representation A physical artifact that stores information about the granting of authorization.
5        MODDV imaging modality Class to contain unique attributes of diagnostic imaging equipment.
2  ORG organization A social or legal structure formed by human beings.
3    PUB public institution An agency of the people of a state often assuming some authority over a certain matter. Includes government, governmental agencies, associations.
3    STATE state A politically organized body of people bonded by territory, culture, or ethnicity, having sovereignty (to a certain extent) granted by other states (enclosing or neighboring states). This includes countries (nations), provinces (e.g., one of the United States of America or a French departement), counties or municipalities. Refine using, e.g., ISO country codes, FIPS-PUB state codes, etc.
4      NAT Nation A politically organized body of people bonded by territory and known as a nation.
2  PLC place A physical place or site with its containing structure. May be natural or man-made. The geographic position of a place may or may not be constant.
3    CITY city or town The territory of a city, town or other municipality.
3    COUNTRY country The territory of a sovereign nation.
3    COUNTY county or parish The territory of a county, parish or other division of a state or province.
3    PROVINCE state or province The territory of a state, province, department or other division of a sovereign country.
2  RGRP group A grouping of resources (personnel, material, or places) to be used for scheduling purposes. May be a pool of like-type resources, a team, or combination of personnel, material and places.