This value set includes codes based on the following rules:

• Include these codes as defined in http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/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.)
  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.

• Import all the codes that are contained in ActPriorityCallback
• Import all the codes that are contained in x_EncounterAdmissionUrgency

This value set has 19 codes in it. In order to keep the publication size manageable, only a selection (15 codes) of the whole set of codes is shown.

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