2nd DSTU Draft For Comment

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1.22.4.1.1012 v3 Code System PostalAddressUse

This code system (http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/PostalAddressUse) is defined as part of HL7 v3. Related FHIR content: PostalAddressUse.

Formal value Set definition (identifier http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/vs/PostalAddressUse): XML or JSON

Release Date: 2014-12-11

OID for code system: 2.16.840.1.113883.5.1012

1.22.4.1.1012.1 Description

Deprecation Comment: This code system was deprecated as of the November 2007 harmonization meeting. The content was folded into AddressUse (2.16.840.1.113883.5.1119), which replaces this code system.

LevelCodeDisplayDefinition
1(_AddressUse) 
2  BAD bad address A flag indicating that the address is bad, in fact, useless.
2  H home address A communication address at a home, attempted contacts for business purposes might intrude privacy and chances are one will contact family or other household members instead of the person one wishes to call. Typically used with urgent cases, or if no other contacts are available.
3    HP primary home The primary home, to reach a person after business hours.
3    HV vacation home A vacation home, to reach a person while on vacation.
2  TMP temporary address A temporary address, may be good for visit or mailing. Note that an address history can provide more detailed information.
2  WP work place An office address. First choice for business related contacts during business hours.
3    DIR Direct Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that reaches the individual or organization directly without intermediaries. For phones, often referred to as a 'private line'.
3    PUB Public Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that is a 'standard' address which may reach a reception service, mail-room, or other intermediary prior to the target entity.
1PHYS physical visit address Used primarily to visit an address.
1PST postal address Used to send mail.