Extensions for Using Data Elements from FHIR STU3 in FHIR R4B
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CodeSystem: DischargeDisposition (Experimental)

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/discharge-disposition Version: 3.0.2
Standards status: Informative Maturity Level: 1 Responsible: Patient Administration Computable Name: DischargeDisposition

This value set defines a set of codes that can be used to where the patient left the hospital.

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/discharge-disposition defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
home Home The patient was dicharged and has indicated that they are going to return home afterwards.
other-hcf Other healthcare facility The patient was transferred to another healthcare facility.
hosp Hospice The patient has been discharged into palliative care.
long Long-term care The patient has been discharged into long-term care where is likely to be monitored through an ongoing episode-of-care.
aadvice Left against advice The patient self discharged against medical advice.
exp Expired The patient has deceased during this encounter.
psy Psychiatric hospital The patient has been transferred to a psychiatric facility.
rehab Rehabilitation The patient was discharged and is to receive post acute care rehabilitation services.
snf Skilled nursing facility The patient has been discharged to a skilled nursing facility for the patient to receive additional care.
oth Other The discharge disposition has not otherwise defined.