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This code system contains codes for documenting the attributes of an Organization.
This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/vhdir/CodeSystem/codesystem-organizationdemographics defines the following codes:
Code
Display
Definition
legalalternative
legal alternative
A pseudonym used by an organization to perform their business under a name that differs from the registered, legal name of the business, also known as a trade name, business name, or 'doing business as' (d.b.a.).
historical
Historical
Any previously used legal or trade names used by an organization since the creation of the business. Could include names used by independent organizations before a merger or other reorganization.
