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ActPriority     

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.

Lvl Type, Domain name and/or Mnemonic code Concept ID Mnemonic Print Name Definition/Description
1 S: ActPriorityCallback (CS) V16871 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.)

2   L:  (CSP) 16872 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.)

2   L:  (CSR) 16873 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.)

1 A: x_EncounterAdmissionUrgency V19457
2   L:  (EL) 12239 EL elective
2   L:  (EM) 12241 EM emergency
2   L:  (R) 16869 R routine

Routine service, do at usual work hours.

2   L:  (UR) 12240 UR urgent
1 L:  (A) 16868 A ASAP

As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat.

1 L:  (CR) 16876 CR callback results

Filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results. (Was "C" in HL7 verion 2.3's reporting priority.)

1 L:  (EL) 12239 EL elective
1 L:  (EM) 12241 EM emergency
1 L:  (P) 16870 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.

1 L:  (PRN) 16875 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.

1 L:  (R) 16869 R routine

Routine service, do at usual work hours.

1 L:  (RR) 16877 RR rush reporting

A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible.

1 L:  (S) 16867 S stat

With highest priority (e.g., emergency).

1 L:  (T) 16874 T timing critical

It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g., for a through antimicrobial level).

1 L:  (UD) 20843 UD use as directed

Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber.

1 L:  (UR) 12240 UR urgent

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