HL7 Terminology
2.1.0 - Publication

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CodeSystem: addressType

Summary

Defining URL:http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0190
Version:2.5.0
Name:AddressType
Status:Active as of 2019-12-01
Definition:

HL7-defined code system of concepts specifying types or kinds of addresses. Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the XAD segment.

Publisher:HL7, Inc
Committee:Infrastructure And Messaging
Copyright:

Copyright HL7. Licensed under creative commons public domain

Content:Complete: All the concepts defined by the code system are included in the code system resource
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.18.101 (for OID based terminology systems)
Value Set:http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0190 ( is the value set for all codes in this code system)
Source Resource:XML / JSON / Turtle

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

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/v2-0190 defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinitionV2 Concept CommentV2 Concept Comment As Published
BA Bad addressBad addressRetained for backward compatibility only as of v2.6. Refer to XAD.17Retained for backward compatibility only as of v2.6. Refer to XAD.17
BI Billing AddressBilling AddressMay also be used for the validation/authorization of credit cardsMay also be used for the validation/authorization of credit cards
N Birth (nee) (birth address, not otherwise specified)Birth (nee) (birth address, not otherwise specified)Refers to the birth address, not otherwise specifiedRefers to the birth address, not otherwise specified
BDL Birth delivery location (address where birth occurred)Birth delivery location (address where birth occurred)Refers to the address where birth occurred.Refers to the address where birth occurred.
F Country Of OriginCountry Of Origin
C Current Or TemporaryCurrent Or TemporaryRetained for backward compatibility only as of v2.6. Refer to XAD.16Retained for backward compatibility only as of v2.6. Refer to XAD.16
B Firm/BusinessFirm/BusinessRefers to an address specific to an organization, such as an insurance company or employer, versus an individual’s work location or place of employment. It would be specific to a firm or organization that has some sort of business relationship with the subjectRefers to an address specific to an organization, such as an insurance company or employer, versus an individual’s work location or place of employment. It would be specific to a firm or organization that has some sort of business relationship with the subject
H HomeHomeRefers to a residence or domicile, literally the place where the subject resides the majority of the time. Generally speaking most people will have a home address and it will represent their primary address. Home address is mutually exclusive of permanent address.Refers to a residence or domicile, literally the place where the subject resides the majority of the time. Generally speaking most people will have a home address and it will represent their primary address. Home address is mutually exclusive of permanent address.
L Legal AddressLegal AddressRefers to a special case address specific to the status of a subject or legal action involving the subject. For example, prisoners being treated at a healthcare facility may have home addresses, but their status mandates an address specific to their place of incarceration. Statutes may require the health information specific to a ward of the state be sent to a legal guardian, the courts, or a state or municipal agency regardless of the ward’s physical location. In cases involving civil or criminal proceedings, a record may be flagged such that all correspondence is sent to any variety of legal entities.Refers to a special case address specific to the status of a subject or legal action involving the subject. For example, prisoners being treated at a healthcare facility may have home addresses, but their status mandates an address specific to their place of incarceration. Statutes may require the health information specific to a ward of the state be sent to a legal guardian, the courts, or a state or municipal agency regardless of the ward’s physical location. In cases involving civil or criminal proceedings, a record may be flagged such that all correspondence is sent to any variety of legal entities.
M MailingMailingRetained for backward compatibility only as of v2.6. Refer to XAD.18Retained for backward compatibility only as of v2.6. Refer to XAD.18
O Office/BusinessOffice/BusinessRefers to a work address specific to the subject.Refers to a work address specific to the subject.
P PermanentPermanentRefers to a place where the residents know the subject and where correspondence addressed to the subject will eventually reach the subject regardless of their physical location. A permanent address generally reflects a tax jurisdiction. Members of the military, flight attendants, and executives on rotational assignments are examples of those who typically maintain a permanent address. Although mutually exclusive of home address, in some instances, such as the executives mentioned above, it may be synonymous. In such cases upon return from assignment this address would revert to the home address.Refers to a place where the residents know the subject and where correspondence addressed to the subject will eventually reach the subject regardless of their physical location. A permanent address generally reflects a tax jurisdiction. Members of the military, flight attendants, and executives on rotational assignments are examples of those who typically maintain a permanent address. Although mutually exclusive of home address, in some instances, such as the executives mentioned above, it may be synonymous. In such cases upon return from assignment this address would revert to the home address.
RH Registry home. Refers to the information system, typically managed by a public health agency, that stores patient information such as immunization histories or cancer data, regardless of where the patient obtains services.Registry home. Refers to the information system, typically managed by a public health agency, that stores patient information such as immunization histories or cancer data, regardless of where the patient obtains services.Refers to the information system, typically managed by a public health agency that stores patient information such as immunization histories or cancer data, regardless of where the patient obtains servicesRefers to the information system, typically managed by a public health agency that stores patient information such as immunization histories or cancer data, regardless of where the patient obtains services
BR Residence at birth (home address at time of birth)Residence at birth (home address at time of birth)Refers to the home address at time of birth.Refers to the home address at time of birth.
S Service LocationService LocationRefers to the location in which service is rendered. This would be used if reimbursement is based on the location of the service (to take into account the cost of those services).Refers to the location in which service is rendered. This would be used if reimbursement is based on the location of the service (to take into account the cost of those services).
SH Shipping AddressShipping Address
TM Tube AddressTube AddressPneumatic tube address (to which letters may be sent). A special transport system to transport small samples/containers and/or normal mail in small carriages on rail or in a tube. (German Rohrpost)Pneumatic tube address (to which letters may be sent). A special transport system to transport small samples/containers and/or normal mail in small carriages on rail or in a tube. (German Rohrpost)
V VacationVacation

Additional Language Displays

CodeDeutsch (German, de)
BAungültige Adresse
BIRechnungsadresse
N
BDLgenauer Geburtsort
FHerkunftsland
CDerzeitige Adresse
BFirma/Geschäft
HPrivatadresse
Lregistrierte Adresse
MPostalische Adresse
OBüroadresse
PDauernder Wohnsitz
RH
BRWohnort zum Zeit­punkt der Geburt
SLeistungsort
SHVersandadresse
TM
VAdresse des Ferienortes

History

DateActionCustodianAuthorComment
2020-05-06reviseVocabulary WGTed KleinMigrated to the UTG maintenance environment and publishing tooling.