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dataTypes

Summary

Defining URL:http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0440
Version:2.4.0
Name:DataTypes
Title:dataTypes
Status:Active
Content:All the concepts defined by the code system are included in the code system resource
Definition:

HL7-defined code system of concepts specifying the format of the observation value in the Observation Result (OBX). Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the OBX, OM1, OM3 and OMC segments.

Publisher:HL7, Inc
Committee:Infrastructure And Messaging
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.18.280 (for OID based terminology systems)
Content Mode:Complete
Value Set:http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0440 ( is the value set for all codes in this code system)
Copyright:

Copyright HL7. Licensed under creative commons public domain

Source Resource:XML / JSON / Turtle

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

dataTypes

HL7-defined code system of concepts specifying the format of the observation value in the Observation Result (OBX). Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the OBX, OM1, OM3 and OMC segments.

Copyright Statement: Copyright HL7. Licensed under creative commons public domain

Properties

CodeURLDescriptionType
statushttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#statusStatus of the conceptcode
deprecatedhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-table-deprecatedVersion of HL7 in which the code was deprecatedcode
v2-concCommenthttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-concCommentV2 Concept Commentstring
v2-concCommentAsPubhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-concCommentAsPubV2 Concept Comment As Publishedstring

This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0440 defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinitionV2 Table StatusdeprecatedV2 Concept CommentV2 Concept Comment As Published
AD AddressAddressAReplaced by XAD as of v 2.3Replaced by XAD as of v 2.3
AUI Authorization informationAuthorization informationAReplaces the CM data type used in sections 6.5.6.14 IN1-14, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in sections 6.5.6.14 IN1-14, as of v 2.5.
CCD Charge code and dateCharge code and dateAReplaces the CM data type used in section 4.5.2.1 BLG-1, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in section 4.5.2.1 BLG-1, as of v 2.5.
CCP Channel calibration parametersChannel calibration parametersAReplaces the CM data type used in 7.14.1.5 OBX-5.3 where OBX-5Observation value (*) is data type CD as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in 7.14.1.5 OBX-5.3 where OBX-5Observation value (*) is data type CD as of v 2.5.
CD Channel definitionChannel definitionAFor waveform data only;.For waveform data only;.
CE Coded elementCoded elementAWITHDRAWNWITHDRAWN
CF Coded element with formatted valuesCoded element with formatted valuesA
CK Composite ID with check digitComposite ID with check digitAWITHDRAWNWITHDRAWN
CM CompositeCompositeAWITHDRAWN Replaced by numerous new unambiguous data types in v 2.5WITHDRAWN Replaced by numerous new unambiguous data types in v 2.5
CN Composite ID number and nameComposite ID number and nameAWITHDRAWN. Replaced by XCN as of v 2.3WITHDRAWN. Replaced by XCN as of v 2.3
CNE Coded with no exceptionsCoded with no exceptionsA
CNS Composite ID number and name simplifiedComposite ID number and name simplifiedA2.9
CNN Composite ID number and name simplifiedComposite ID number and name simplifiedARestores the original data type CN as was initially implementable in the CM used in sections 4.5.3.32 and 7.4.1.32-(OBR-32), 4.5.3.33 and 7.4.1.33 - (OBR-33) 4.5.3.34 and 7.4.1.34 - (OBR-34) 4.5.3.35 and 7.4.1.35 - (OBR-35). Components 7 and 8, however, have been promoted to data type IS to be consistent with current practice without violating backward compatibility.Restores the original data type CN as was initially implementable in the CM used in sections 4.5.3.32 and 7.4.1.32-(OBR-32), 4.5.3.33 and 7.4.1.33 - (OBR-33) 4.5.3.34 and 7.4.1.34 - (OBR-34) 4.5.3.35 and 7.4.1.35 - (OBR-35). Components 7 and 8, however, have been promoted to data type IS to be consistent with current practice without violating backward compatibility.
CP Composite priceComposite priceA..
CQ Composite quantity with unitsComposite quantity with unitsACQ cannot be legally expressed when embedded within another data type. Its use is constrained to a segment field.CQ cannot be legally expressed when embedded within another data type. Its use is constrained to a segment field.
CSU Channel sensitivity and unitsChannel sensitivity and unitsAReplaces the CM data type used in 7.14.1.5 OBX-5.3 where OBX-5Observation value (*) is data type CD as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in 7.14.1.5 OBX-5.3 where OBX-5Observation value (*) is data type CD as of v 2.5.
CWE Coded with exceptionsCoded with exceptionsA
CX Extended composite ID with check digitExtended composite ID with check digitA
DDI Daily deductible informationDaily deductible informationAReplaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.7.30 IN2-30, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.7.30 IN2-30, as of v 2.5.
DIN Date and institution nameDate and institution nameAReplaces the CM data type used in sections 15.4.6.12 STF-12 and 15.4.6.14 STF-13, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in sections 15.4.6.12 STF-12 and 15.4.6.14 STF-13, as of v 2.5.
DLD Discharge to location and dateDischarge to location and dateAReplaces the CM data type used in section 8.8.4.9 - OM2-9, as of v 2.5Replaces the CM data type used in section 8.8.4.9 - OM2-9, as of v 2.5
DLN Driver's license numberDriver's license numberA
DLT DeltaDeltaA
DR Date/time rangeDate/time rangeA
DT DateDateA
DTM Date/timeDate/timeA
DTN Day type and numberDay type and numberAReplaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.8.11 IN3-11, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.8.11 IN3-11, as of v 2.5.
ED Encapsulated dataEncapsulated dataASupports ASCII MIME-encoding of binary data.Supports ASCII MIME-encoding of binary data.
EI Entity identifierEntity identifierA
EIP Entity identifier pairEntity identifier pairAReplaces the CM data type used in sections 4.5.1.8 - ORC-8, 4.5.3.29 - OBR-29, 7.3.1.29 - OBR-29, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in sections 4.5.1.8 - ORC-8, 4.5.3.29 - OBR-29, 7.3.1.29 - OBR-29, as of v 2.5.
ELD Error location and descriptionError location and descriptionAWITHDRAWNWITHDRAWN
ERL Error locationError locationA
FC Financial classFinancial classA
FN Family nameFamily nameAAppears ONLY in the PPN, XCN, and XPN.Appears ONLY in the PPN, XCN, and XPN.
FT Formatted textFormatted textA
GTS General timing specificationGeneral timing specificationA
HD Hierarchic designatorHierarchic designatorA
ICD Insurance certification definitionInsurance certification definitionAReplaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.8.20 IN3-20, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.8.20 IN3-20, as of v 2.5.
ID Coded values for HL7 tablesCoded values for HL7 tablesA
IS Coded value for user-defined tablesCoded value for user-defined tablesA
JCC Job code/classJob code/classA
LA1 Location with address variation 1Location with address variation 1BDatatype has been withdrawn from the Standard; the segments RXO-8 and RXE-8 were deprecated, and kept for backward compatibility only as of v2.5, and as of v2.9 they have been witdrawn so the code for the datapyt is here marked as backwars-compatible use (for historical records only)Replaces the CM data type used in 4.14.1.8 RXO-8 and 4.14.4.8 RXE-8 as of v 2.5. Retained for backward compatibility only as of v 2.5
LA2 Location with address variation 2Location with address variation 2BDatatype has been withdrawn from the Standard; the segments RXD-13, RXG-11 and RXA-11 were deprecated, and kept for backward compatibility only as of v2.5, and as of v2.9 they have been withdrawn so the code for the datatype is here marked as backwards-compatible use (for historical records only)Replaces the CM data type used in 4.14.5.13 RXD-13, 4.14.6.11 RXG-11 and 4.14.7.11 RXA-11 as of v 2.5. Retained for backward compatibility only as of v 2.5,
MA Multiplexed arrayMultiplexed arrayAFor waveform data onlyFor waveform data only
MO MoneyMoneyA
MOC Money and charge codeMoney and charge codeAReplaces the CM data type used in sections 4.5.3.23 OBR-23 and 7.4.1.23- OBR-23 as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in sections 4.5.3.23 OBR-23 and 7.4.1.23- OBR-23 as of v 2.5.
MOP Money or percentageMoney or percentageAReplaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.8.5 IN3-5, as of v 2.5. This data type is restricted to this field.Replaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.8.5 IN3-5, as of v 2.5. This data type is restricted to this field.
MSG Message typeMessage typeAReplaces the CM data type used in 2.16.9.9 MSH-9 as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in 2.16.9.9 MSH-9 as of v 2.5.
NA Numeric arrayNumeric arrayAFor waveform data onlyFor waveform data only
NDL Name with date and locationName with date and locationAReplaces the CM data type used in sections 4.5.3.32 and 7.4.1.32-( OBR-32) , 4.5.3.33 and 7.4.1.33 - ( OBR-33) 4.5.3.34 and 7.4.1.34 - ( OBR-34) 4.5.3.35 and 7.4.1.35 - ( OBR-35) as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in sections 4.5.3.32 and 7.4.1.32-( OBR-32) , 4.5.3.33 and 7.4.1.33 - ( OBR-33) 4.5.3.34 and 7.4.1.34 - ( OBR-34) 4.5.3.35 and 7.4.1.35 - ( OBR-35) as of v 2.5.
NM NumericNumericA
NR Numeric rangeNumeric rangeAReplaces the CM data type used in sections 8.8.4.6.1- OM2-6.1, 8.8.4.6.3- OM2-6.3and 8.8.4.6.4- OM2-6.4, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in sections 8.8.4.6.1- OM2-6.1, 8.8.4.6.3- OM2-6.3and 8.8.4.6.4- OM2-6.4, as of v 2.5.
OCD Occurrence code and dateOccurrence code and dateAReplaces the CM data type used in sections 6.5.10.10 UB1-16 and 6.5.11.7 UB2-7, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in sections 6.5.10.10 UB1-16 and 6.5.11.7 UB2-7, as of v 2.5.
OSD Order sequence definitionOrder sequence definitionAWITHDRAWNWITHDRAWN
OSP Occurrence span code and dateOccurrence span code and dateAReplaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.11.8 UB2-8, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.11.8 UB2-8, as of v 2.5.
PIP Practitioner institutional privilegesPractitioner institutional privilegesAReplaces the CM data type used in 15.4.5.7 PRA-7 as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in 15.4.5.7 PRA-7 as of v 2.5.
PL Person locationPerson locationA
PLN Practitioner license or other ID numberPractitioner license or other ID numberAReplaces the CM data type used in 15.4.5.6 PRA-6, 11.6.3.7 PRD-7 and 11.6.4.7 CTD-7 as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in 15.4.5.6 PRA-6, 11.6.3.7 PRD-7 and 11.6.4.7 CTD-7 as of v 2.5.
PN Person namePerson nameAWITHDRAWNWITHDRAWN
PPN Performing person time stampPerforming person time stampAequivalent of an XCN joined with a TSequivalent of an XCN joined with a TS
PRL Parent result linkParent result linkAReplaces the CM data type used in sections 4.5.3.26 - OBR-26 and 7.4.1.26 - OBR-26 as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in sections 4.5.3.26 - OBR-26 and 7.4.1.26 - OBR-26 as of v 2.5.
PT Processing typeProcessing typeA
PTA Policy type and amountPolicy type and amountAReplaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.7.29 IN2-29, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.7.29 IN2-29, as of v 2.5.
QIP Query input parameter listQuery input parameter listA
QSC Query selection criteriaQuery selection criteriaA
RCD Row column definitionRow column definitionA
RFR Reference rangeReference rangeAReplaces the CM data type used in sections 8.8.4.6 - OM2-6, 8.8.4.7 - OM2-7 and8.8.4.8 - OM2-8 as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in sections 8.8.4.6 - OM2-6, 8.8.4.7 - OM2-7 and8.8.4.8 - OM2-8 as of v 2.5.
RI Repeat intervalRepeat intervalA
RMC Room coverageRoom coverageAReplaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.7.28 IN2-28, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in section 6.5.7.28 IN2-28, as of v 2.5.
RP Reference pointerReference pointerA
RPT Repeat patternRepeat patternA
SAD Street AddressStreet AddressAAppears ONLY in the XAD data type.Appears ONLY in the XAD data type.
SCV Scheduling class value pairScheduling class value pairAFor scheduling data only. See Chapter 10For scheduling data only. See Chapter 10
SI Sequence IDSequence IDA
SN Structured numericStructured numericA
SNM String of telephone number digitsString of telephone number digitsADefinition: a string whose characters are limited to "+" and the decimal digits 0 through 9. As a string, leading zeros are always considered significant. Maximum length: Not specified for the type. May be specified in the context of use.Definition: a string whose characters are limited to "+" and the decimal digits 0 through 9. As a string, leading zeros are always considered significant. Maximum length: Not specified for the type. May be specified in the context of use.
SPD Specialty descriptionSpecialty descriptionAReplaces the CM data type used in 15.4.5.5 PRA-5 as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in 15.4.5.5 PRA-5 as of v 2.5.
SPS Specimen sourceSpecimen sourceAWITHDRAWNWITHDRAWN
SRT Sort orderSort orderA
ST String dataString dataA
TM TimeTimeA
TN Telephone numberTelephone numberAWITHDRAWNWITHDRAWN
TQ Timing/quantityTiming/quantityAWITHDRAWNWITHDRAWN
TS Time stampTime stampAWITHDRAWNWITHDRAWN
TX Text dataText dataA
UVC UB value code and amountUB value code and amountAReplaces the CM data type used in sections 6.5.10.10 UB1-10 and 6.5.11.6 UB2-6, as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in sections 6.5.10.10 UB1-10 and 6.5.11.6 UB2-6, as of v 2.5.
VH Visiting hoursVisiting hoursA
VID Version identifierVersion identifierA
VR Value rangeValue rangeAReplaces the CM data type used in 5.10.5.3.11 QRD-11 as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in 5.10.5.3.11 QRD-11 as of v 2.5.
WVI Channel IdentifierChannel IdentifierAReplaces the CM data type used in 7.14.1.3.1 OBX-5.1 where OBX-5 Observation value (*) is data type CD as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in 7.14.1.3.1 OBX-5.1 where OBX-5 Observation value (*) is data type CD as of v 2.5.
WVS Waveform sourceWaveform sourceAReplaces the CM data type used in 7.14.1.4 OBX-5.2 where OBX-5 Observation value (*) is data type CD as of v 2.5.Replaces the CM data type used in 7.14.1.4 OBX-5.2 where OBX-5 Observation value (*) is data type CD as of v 2.5.
XAD Extended addressExtended addressAReplaces AD as of v 2.3Replaces AD as of v 2.3
XCN Extended composite ID number and name for personsExtended composite ID number and name for personsAReplaces CN as of v 2.3Replaces CN as of v 2.3
XON Extended composite name and ID number for organizationsExtended composite name and ID number for organizationsA
XPN Extended person nameExtended person nameAReplaces PN as of v 2.3.Replaces PN as of v 2.3.
XTN Extended telecommunications numberExtended telecommunications numberAReplaces TN as of v 2.3Replaces TN as of v 2.3

History

DateActionAuthorCustodianComment
2020-05-06reviseTed KleinVocabulary WGMigrated to the UTG maintenance environment and publishing tooling.