Release 4

4.3.14.423 Code System http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/encounter-special-arrangements

Patient Administration Work Group Maturity Level: 0Informative Use Context: Any

This is a code system defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL:http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/encounter-special-arrangements
Version:4.0.1
Name:SpecialArrangements
Title:Special arrangements
Definition:

This value set defines a set of codes that can be used to indicate the kinds of special arrangements in place for a patients visit.

Committee:Patient Administration Work Group
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.4.1090 (for OID based terminology systems)
Source ResourceXML / JSON

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

  • ValueSet: Special arrangements (This value set defines a set of codes that can be used to indicate the kinds of special arrangements in place for a patients visit.)
  • ValueSet: Special arrangements (This value set defines a set of codes that can be used to indicate the kinds of special arrangements in place for a patients visit.)

4.3.14.423.1 Content

4.3.14.423.2 Special arrangements

This value set defines a set of codes that can be used to indicate the kinds of special arrangements in place for a patients visit.

This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/encounter-special-arrangements defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
wheel WheelchairThe patient requires a wheelchair to be made available for the encounter.
add-bed Additional beddingAn additional bed made available for a person accompanying the patient, for example a parent accompanying a child.
int InterpreterThe patient is not fluent in the local language and requires an interpreter to be available. Refer to the Patient.Language property for the type of interpreter required.
att AttendantA person who accompanies a patient to provide assistive services necessary for the patient's care during the encounter.
dog Guide dogThe patient has a guide dog and the location used for the encounter should be able to support the presence of the service animal.

 

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SourceThe source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
CodeThe code (used as the code in the resource instance). If the code is in italics, this indicates that the code is not selectable ('Abstract')
DisplayThe display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
DefinitionAn explanation of the meaning of the concept
CommentsAdditional notes about how to use the code