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4.3.2.7 HL7 v3 Value Set ActPriority

Vocabulary

Work Group

Maturity Level: N/A

External

Use Context: Any

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

Summary

Defining URL:

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

Name:

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:

This value set is the designated 'entire code system' value set for v3 Code System ActPriority
Encounter.priority (Example)

4.3.2.7.1 Content Logical Definition

This value set includes codes from the following code systems:

Include all codes defined in http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/ActPriority

4.3.2.7.2 Expansion

This expansion generated 19 Apr 2017

This value set contains 15 concepts

Expansion based on http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/ActPriority version 2016-11-11

All codes from system http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/ActPriority

Code	Display	Definition
A	ASAP	As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
EL	elective	Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival.
EM	emergency	An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action.
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.
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.
R	routine	Routine service, do at usual work hours.
RR	rush reporting	A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible.
S	stat	With highest priority (e.g., emergency).
T	timing critical	It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g., for a through antimicrobial level).
UD	use as directed	Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber.
UR	urgent	Calls for prompt action.