A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:
This CodeSystem is not used here; it may be used elsewhere (e.g. specifications and/or implementations that use this content)
This case-sensitive code system http://hl7.org/fhir/identifier-type defines the following codes:
Code
Display
Definition
UDI
Universal Device Identifier
A identifier assigned to a device using the Universal Device Identifier framework as defined by FDA (http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/UniqueDeviceIdentification/).
SNO
Serial Number
An identifier affixed to an item by the manufacturer when it is first made, where each item has a different identifier.
SB
Social Beneficiary Identifier
An identifier issued by a governmental organization to an individual for the purpose of the receipt of social services and benefits.
PLAC
Placer Identifier
The identifier associated with the person or service that requests or places an order.
FILL
Filler Identifier
The Identifier associated with the person, or service, who produces the observations or fulfills the order requested by the requestor.