CodeSystem Comparison between http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203 vs http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203

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          .date2019-12-01
            .descriptionHL7-defined code system of concepts specifying type of identifier. Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging data types CX, PLN, PPN, XCN and XON.
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                    .nameIdentifierType
                      .publisherHL7, Inc
                        .purposeUnderlying Master Code System for V2 table 0203 (Identifier Type)
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                            .titleidentifierType
                              .urlhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
                                .version2.9.0
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                                    .ACAccreditation/Certification IdentifierNNIn Ask at Order Entry (AOE) questions this can be used to identify the ID with the assigning authority. For instance, a credentialed sonographer whose identifier assigned by the credentialing body has been entered can be properly labeled.In Ask at Order Entry (AOE) questions this can be used to identify the ID with the assigning authority. For instance, a credentialed sonographer whose identifier assigned by the credentialing body has been entered can be properly labeled.
                                      .ACSNAccession IDAAAccession IdentifierAccession Identifier
                                        .AINAnimal Identification Number (US Official)NNAIN is the official acronym used by USDAAIN is the official acronym used by USDA
                                          .AMAmerican ExpressAADeprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.
                                            .AMAAmerican Medical Association NumberAAA physician identifier assigned by the AMA.A physician identifier assigned by the AMA.
                                              .ANAccount numberAAAn identifier that is unique to an account.An identifier that is unique to an account.
                                                .ANCAccount number CreditorAAClass: Financial<p>Sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>KreditorenkontonummerClass: Financial<p>Sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>KreditorenkontonummerClass: Financial<p>A more precise definition of an account number: sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>KreditorenkontonummerClass: Financial<p>A more precise definition of an account number: sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Kreditorenkontonummer
                                                  .ANDAccount number debitorAAClass: Financial<p>Sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>DebitorenkontonummerClass: Financial<p>Sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>DebitorenkontonummerClass: Financial<p>A more precise definition of an account number: sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>DebitorenkontonummerClass: Financial<p>A more precise definition of an account number: sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Debitorenkontonummer
                                                    .ANONAnonymous identifierAAJustification: For public health reporting purposes, anonymous identifiers are occasionally used for protecting patient identity in reporting certain results. For instance, a state health department may choose to use a scheme for generating an anonymous identifier for reporting a patient that has had a positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody test. Anonymous identifiers can be used in PID 3 by replacing the medical record number or other non-anonymous identifier. The assigning authority for an anonymous identifier would be the state/local health department.Justification: For public health reporting purposes, anonymous identifiers are occasionally used for protecting patient identity in reporting certain results. For instance, a state health department may choose to use a scheme for generating an anonymous identifier for reporting a patient that has had a positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody test. Anonymous identifiers can be used in PID 3 by replacing the medical record number or other non-anonymous identifier. The assigning authority for an anonymous identifier would be the state/local health department.An identifier for a living subject whose real identity is protected or suppressed Justification: For public health reporting purposes, anonymous identifiers are occasionally used for protecting patient identity in reporting certain results. For instance, a state health department may choose to use a scheme for generating an anonymous identifier for reporting a patient that has had a positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody test. Anonymous identifiers can be used in PID 3 by replacing the medical record number or other non-anonymous identifier. The assigning authority for an anonymous identifier would be the state/local health department.An identifier for a living subject whose real identity is protected or suppressed Justification: For public health reporting purposes, anonymous identifiers are occasionally used for protecting patient identity in reporting certain results. For instance, a state health department may choose to use a scheme for generating an anonymous identifier for reporting a patient that has had a positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody test. Anonymous identifiers can be used in PID 3 by replacing the medical record number or other non-anonymous identifier. The assigning authority for an anonymous identifier would be the state/local health department.
                                                      .ANTTemporary Account NumberAAClass: Financial Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign account numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary account number that will only be used until an official account number is assigned.Class: Financial Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign account numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary account number that will only be used until an official account number is assigned.Class: Financial Temporary version of an Account Number. Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign account numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary account number that will only be used until an official account number is assigned.Class: Financial Temporary version of an Account Number. Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign account numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary account number that will only be used until an official account number is assigned.
                                                        .APRNAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse numberAAAn identifier that is unique to an advanced practice registered nurse within the jurisdiction of a certifying boardAn identifier that is unique to an advanced practice registered nurse within the jurisdiction of a certifying board
                                                          .ASIDAncestor Specimen IDAAAll child, grandchild, etc. specimens of the ancestor specimen share the same Ancestor Specimen ID.All child, grandchild, etc. specimens of the ancestor specimen share the same Ancestor Specimen ID.A unique identifier for the ancestor specimen. All child, grandchild, etc. specimens of the ancestor specimen share the same Ancestor Specimen ID.A unique identifier for the ancestor specimen. All child, grandchild, etc. specimens of the ancestor specimen share the same Ancestor Specimen ID.
                                                            .BABank Account NumberAAClass: FinancialClass: FinancialClass: FinancialClass: Financial
                                                              .BCBank Card NumberAAClass: Financial<p>Replaces AM, DI, DS, MS, and VS beginning in v 2.5.Class: Financial<p>Replaces AM, DI, DS, MS, and VS beginning in v 2.5.Class: Financial<p>An identifier that is unique to a person's bank card. Replaces AM, DI, DS, MS, and VS beginning in v 2.5.Class: Financial<p>An identifier that is unique to a person's bank card. Replaces AM, DI, DS, MS, and VS beginning in v 2.5.
                                                                .BCFNBirth Certificate File NumberNN
                                                                  .BCTBirth CertificateAAA number associated with a document identifying the event of a person's birth.A number associated with a document identifying the event of a person's birth.
                                                                    .BRBirth registry numberAAAn identifier unique within the Assigning Authority that is the official legal record of a person's birth.An identifier unique within the Assigning Authority that is the official legal record of a person's birth.
                                                                      .BRNBreed Registry NumberAA
                                                                        .BSNRPrimary physician office numberAABetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.Betriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.Betriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.Betriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.
                                                                          .CAAIConsumer Application Account IdentifierNNThis may be the same as a username, but frequently is different.This may be the same as a username, but frequently is different.
                                                                            .CCCost Center numberAAClass: Financial<p>Use Case: needed especially for transmitting information about invoices.Class: Financial<p>Use Case: needed especially for transmitting information about invoices.Class: Financial<p>Use Case: needed especially for transmitting information about invoices.Class: Financial<p>Use Case: needed especially for transmitting information about invoices.
                                                                              .CONMChange of Name DocumentAAA number associated with a document identifying a person's legal change of name.A number associated with a document identifying a person's legal change of name.
                                                                                .CYCounty numberAA
                                                                                  .CZCitizenship CardAAA number assigned by a person's country of residence to identify a person's citizenship.A number assigned by a person's country of residence to identify a person's citizenship.
                                                                                    .DCDeath Certificate IDAA
                                                                                      .DCFNDeath Certificate File NumberAA
                                                                                        .DDSDentist license numberAAAn identifier that is unique to a dentist within the jurisdiction of the licensing boardAn identifier that is unique to a dentist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board
                                                                                          .DEADrug Enforcement Administration registration numberAAUse case: This is a registration number that identifies an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. A DEA number has a very precise and widely accepted meaning within the United States. Surprisingly, the US Drug Enforcement Administration does not solely assign DEA numbers in the United States. Hospitals have the authority to issue DEA numbers to their medical residents. These DEA numbers are based upon the hospital’s DEA number, but the authority rests with the hospital on the assignment to the residents. Thus, DEA as an Identifier Type is necessary in addition to DEA as an Assigning Authority.Use case: This is a registration number that identifies an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. A DEA number has a very precise and widely accepted meaning within the United States. Surprisingly, the US Drug Enforcement Administration does not solely assign DEA numbers in the United States. Hospitals have the authority to issue DEA numbers to their medical residents. These DEA numbers are based upon the hospital’s DEA number, but the authority rests with the hospital on the assignment to the residents. Thus, DEA as an Identifier Type is necessary in addition to DEA as an Assigning Authority.An identifier for an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. Use case: This is a registration number that identifies an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. A DEA number has a very precise and widely accepted meaning within the United States. Surprisingly, the US Drug Enforcement Administration does not solely assign DEA numbers in the United States. Hospitals have the authority to issue DEA numbers to their medical residents. These DEA numbers are based upon the hospital’s DEA number, but the authority rests with the hospital on the assignment to the residents. Thus, DEA as an Identifier Type is necessary in addition to DEA as an Assigning Authority.An identifier for an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. Use case: This is a registration number that identifies an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. A DEA number has a very precise and widely accepted meaning within the United States. Surprisingly, the US Drug Enforcement Administration does not solely assign DEA numbers in the United States. Hospitals have the authority to issue DEA numbers to their medical residents. These DEA numbers are based upon the hospital’s DEA number, but the authority rests with the hospital on the assignment to the residents. Thus, DEA as an Identifier Type is necessary in addition to DEA as an Assigning Authority.
                                                                                            .DFNDrug Furnishing or prescriptive authority NumberAAUse Case: A nurse practitioner has authorization to furnish or prescribe pharmaceutical substances; this identifier is in component 1.Use Case: A nurse practitioner has authorization to furnish or prescribe pharmaceutical substances; this identifier is in component 1.An identifier issued to a health care provider authorizing the person to write drug orders<p>Use Case: A nurse practitioner has authorization to furnish or prescribe pharmaceutical substances; this identifier is in component 1.An identifier issued to a health care provider authorizing the person to write drug orders<p>Use Case: A nurse practitioner has authorization to furnish or prescribe pharmaceutical substances; this identifier is in component 1.
                                                                                              .DIDiner's Club cardAADeprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.
                                                                                                .DLDriver's license numberAA
                                                                                                  .DNDoctor numberAA
                                                                                                    .DOOsteopathic License numberAAAn identifier that is unique to an osteopath within the jurisdiction of a licensing board.An identifier that is unique to an osteopath within the jurisdiction of a licensing board.
                                                                                                      .DPDiplomatic PassportAAA number assigned to a diplomatic passport.A number assigned to a diplomatic passport.
                                                                                                        .DPMPodiatrist license numberAAAn identifier that is unique to a podiatrist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.An identifier that is unique to a podiatrist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.
                                                                                                          .DRDonor Registration NumberAA
                                                                                                            .DSDiscover CardAADeprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.
                                                                                                              .DSGDiagnostic Study GroupNNExample: Radiology studiesExample: Radiology studies
                                                                                                                .EIEmployee numberAAA number that uniquely identifies an employee to an employer.A number that uniquely identifies an employee to an employer.
                                                                                                                  .ENEmployer numberAA
                                                                                                                    .ESNStaff Enterprise NumberAAAn identifier that is unique to a staff member within an enterprise (as identified by the Assigning Authority).An identifier that is unique to a staff member within an enterprise (as identified by the Assigning Authority).
                                                                                                                      .FDRFetal Death Report IDNN
                                                                                                                        .FDRFNFetal Death Report File NumberNN
                                                                                                                          .FGNFiller Group NumberNNThis is analogous to the Placer Group Number ORC-4, except that it is assigned by the filler.This is analogous to the Placer Group Number ORC-4, except that it is assigned by the filler.
                                                                                                                            .FIFacility IDAA
                                                                                                                              .FILLFiller IdentifierAA
                                                                                                                                .GIGuarantor internal identifierAAClass: FinancialClass: FinancialClass: FinancialClass: Financial
                                                                                                                                  .GINAnimal Group Identifier (US Official)NNGIN is the official acronym used by USDAGIN is the official acronym used by USDA
                                                                                                                                    .GLGeneral ledger numberAAClass: FinancialClass: FinancialClass: FinancialClass: Financial
                                                                                                                                      .GNGuarantor external identifierAAClass: FinancialClass: FinancialClass: FinancialClass: Financial
                                                                                                                                        .HCHealth Card NumberAA
                                                                                                                                          .INDIndigenous/AboriginalAAA number assigned to a member of an indigenous or aboriginal group outside of Canada.A number assigned to a member of an indigenous or aboriginal group outside of Canada.
                                                                                                                                            .JHNJurisdictional health numberAAClass: Insurance<p>2 uses: a) UK jurisdictional CHI number; b) Canadian provincial health card number:Class: Insurance<p>2 uses: a) UK jurisdictional CHI number; b) Canadian provincial health card number:Class: Insurance<p>2 uses: a) UK jurisdictional CHI number; b) Canadian provincial health card number:Class: Insurance<p>2 uses: a) UK jurisdictional CHI number; b) Canadian provincial health card number:
                                                                                                                                              .LACSNLaboratory Accession IDAAThe concept of accession is used in other domains such as radiology, so the LACSN is used to distinguish a lab accession id from an radiology accession idThe concept of accession is used in other domains such as radiology, so the LACSN is used to distinguish a lab accession id from an radiology accession idA laboratory accession id is used in the laboratory domain. The concept of accession is used in other domains such as radiology, so the LACSN is used to distinguish a lab accession id from an radiology accession idA laboratory accession id is used in the laboratory domain. The concept of accession is used in other domains such as radiology, so the LACSN is used to distinguish a lab accession id from an radiology accession id
                                                                                                                                                .LANRLifelong physician numberAALebenslange Arztnummer - for use in German realm.Lebenslange Arztnummer - for use in German realm.Lebenslange Arztnummer - for use in German realm.Lebenslange Arztnummer - for use in German realm.
                                                                                                                                                  .LILabor and industries numberAA
                                                                                                                                                    .L&ILabor and industries numberDDDeprecated as of v 2.5; Use LI instead.Deprecated as of v 2.5; Use LI instead.
                                                                                                                                                      .LNLicense numberAA
                                                                                                                                                        .LRLocal Registry IDAA
                                                                                                                                                          .MAPatient Medicaid numberAAClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: Insurance
                                                                                                                                                            .MBMember NumberAAUse Case: Person is covered by an insurance policy. This person may or may not be the subscriber of the policy.Use Case: Person is covered by an insurance policy. This person may or may not be the subscriber of the policy.An identifier for the insured of an insurance policy (this insured always has a subscriber), usually assigned by the insurance carrier.<p>Use Case: Person is covered by an insurance policy. This person may or may not be the subscriber of the policy.An identifier for the insured of an insurance policy (this insured always has a subscriber), usually assigned by the insurance carrier.<p>Use Case: Person is covered by an insurance policy. This person may or may not be the subscriber of the policy.
                                                                                                                                                              .MCPatient's Medicare numberAAClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: Insurance
                                                                                                                                                                .MCDPractitioner Medicaid numberAAClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: Insurance
                                                                                                                                                                  .MCNMicrochip NumberAA
                                                                                                                                                                    .MCRPractitioner Medicare numberAAClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: Insurance
                                                                                                                                                                      .MCTMarriage CertificateAAA number associated with a document identifying the event of a person's marriage.A number associated with a document identifying the event of a person's marriage.
                                                                                                                                                                        .MDMedical License numberAAUse Case: These license numbers are sometimes used as identifiers. In some states, the same authority issues all three identifiers, e.g., medical, osteopathic, and physician assistant licenses all issued by one state medical board. For this case, the CX data type requires distinct identifier types to accurately interpret component 1. Additionally, the distinction among these license types is critical in most health care settings (this is not to convey full licensing information, which requires a segment to support all related attributes).Use Case: These license numbers are sometimes used as identifiers. In some states, the same authority issues all three identifiers, e.g., medical, osteopathic, and physician assistant licenses all issued by one state medical board. For this case, the CX data type requires distinct identifier types to accurately interpret component 1. Additionally, the distinction among these license types is critical in most health care settings (this is not to convey full licensing information, which requires a segment to support all related attributes).An identifier that is unique to a medical doctor within the jurisdiction of a licensing board. Use Case: These license numbers are sometimes used as identifiers. In some states, the same authority issues all three identifiers, e.g., medical, osteopathic, and physician assistant licenses all issued by one state medical board. For this case, the CX data type requires distinct identifier types to accurately interpret component 1. Additionally, the distinction among these license types is critical in most health care settings (this is not to convey full licensing information, which requires a segment to support all related attributes).An identifier that is unique to a medical doctor within the jurisdiction of a licensing board. Use Case: These license numbers are sometimes used as identifiers. In some states, the same authority issues all three identifiers, e.g., medical, osteopathic, and physician assistant licenses all issued by one state medical board. For this case, the CX data type requires distinct identifier types to accurately interpret component 1. Additionally, the distinction among these license types is critical in most health care settings (this is not to convey full licensing information, which requires a segment to support all related attributes).
                                                                                                                                                                          .MIMilitary ID numberAAA number assigned to an individual who has had military duty, but is not currently on active duty. The number is assigned by the DOD or Veterans' Affairs (VA).A number assigned to an individual who has had military duty, but is not currently on active duty. The number is assigned by the DOD or Veterans' Affairs (VA).
                                                                                                                                                                            .MRMedical record numberAAAn identifier that is unique to a patient within a set of medical records, not necessarily unique within an application.An identifier that is unique to a patient within a set of medical records, not necessarily unique within an application.
                                                                                                                                                                              .MRTTemporary Medical Record NumberAAUse Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign medical record numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary medical record number that will only be used until an official medical record number is assigned.Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign medical record numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary medical record number that will only be used until an official medical record number is assigned.Temporary version of a Medical Record Number Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign medical record numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary medical record number that will only be used until an official medical record number is assigned.Temporary version of a Medical Record Number Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign medical record numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary medical record number that will only be used until an official medical record number is assigned.
                                                                                                                                                                                .MSMasterCardAADeprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .NBSNRSecondary physician office numberAANebenbetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.Nebenbetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.Nebenbetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.Nebenbetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.
                                                                                                                                                                                    .NCTNaturalization CertificateAAA number associated with a document identifying a person's retention of citizenship in a particular country.A number associated with a document identifying a person's retention of citizenship in a particular country.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .NENational employer identifierAAIn the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.
                                                                                                                                                                                        .NHNational Health Plan IdentifierAAClass: Insurance Used for the UK NHS national identifier.Class: Insurance Used for the UK NHS national identifier.Class: Insurance<p>Used for the UK NHS national identifier.<p>In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.Class: Insurance<p>Used for the UK NHS national identifier.<p>In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .NINational unique individual identifierAAClass: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.
                                                                                                                                                                                            .NIINational Insurance Organization IdentifierAAClass: Insurance In Germany a national identifier for an insurance company. It is printed on the insurance card (health card). It is not to be confused with the health card number itself.<p>Krankenkassen-ID der KV-KarteClass: Insurance In Germany a national identifier for an insurance company. It is printed on the insurance card (health card). It is not to be confused with the health card number itself.<p>Krankenkassen-ID der KV-KarteClass: Insurance In Germany a national identifier for an insurance company. It is printed on the insurance card (health card). It is not to be confused with the health card number itself.<p>Krankenkassen-ID der KV-KarteClass: Insurance In Germany a national identifier for an insurance company. It is printed on the insurance card (health card). It is not to be confused with the health card number itself.<p>Krankenkassen-ID der KV-Karte
                                                                                                                                                                                              .NIIPNational Insurance Payor Identifier (Payor)AAClass: Insurance In Germany the insurance identifier addressed as the payor.<p>Krankenkassen-ID des Rechnungsempfängers<p>Use case: a subdivision issues the card with their identifier, but the main division is going to pay the invoices.Class: Insurance In Germany the insurance identifier addressed as the payor.<p>Krankenkassen-ID des Rechnungsempfängers<p>Use case: a subdivision issues the card with their identifier, but the main division is going to pay the invoices.Class: Insurance In Germany the insurance identifier addressed as the payor.<p>Krankenkassen-ID des Rechnungsempfängers<p>Use case: a subdivision issues the card with their identifier, but the main division is going to pay the invoices.Class: Insurance In Germany the insurance identifier addressed as the payor.<p>Krankenkassen-ID des Rechnungsempfängers<p>Use case: a subdivision issues the card with their identifier, but the main division is going to pay the invoices.
                                                                                                                                                                                                .NNxxxNational Person Identifier where the xxx is the ISO table 3166 3-character (alphabetic) country codeAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                  .NPNurse practitioner numberAAAn identifier that is unique to a nurse practitioner within the jurisdiction of a certifying board.An identifier that is unique to a nurse practitioner within the jurisdiction of a certifying board.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    .NPINational provider identifierAAClass: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      .OBIObservation Instance IdentifierNNFor example in the IHE-LCC Profile this is used to identify the OBX-21 of the result for which a clarification is requested using an OML^O59_OML_O59 message structureFor example in the IHE-LCC Profile this is used to identify the OBX-21 of the result for which a clarification is requested using an OML^O59_OML_O59 message structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                        .ODOptometrist license numberAAA number that is unique to an individual optometrist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.A number that is unique to an individual optometrist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .PAPhysician Assistant numberAAAn identifier that is unique to a physician assistant within the jurisdiction of a licensing boardAn identifier that is unique to a physician assistant within the jurisdiction of a licensing board
                                                                                                                                                                                                            .PCParole CardAAA number identifying a person on parole.A number identifying a person on parole.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              .PCNPenitentiary/correctional institution NumberAAA number assigned to individual who is incarcerated.A number assigned to individual who is incarcerated.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                .PELiving Subject Enterprise NumberAAAn identifier that is unique to a living subject within an enterprise (as identified by the Assigning Authority).An identifier that is unique to a living subject within an enterprise (as identified by the Assigning Authority).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .PENPension NumberAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    .PGNPlacer Group NumberNNThis is analogous to the Placer Group Number ORC-4.This is analogous to the Placer Group Number ORC-4.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .PHCPublic Health Case IdentifierNNFor example every person affected by the Norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship will be assigned a case ID for investigation and follow upFor example every person affected by the Norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship will be assigned a case ID for investigation and follow up
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        .PHEPublic Health Event IdentifierNNFor example an outbreak of Norovirus on a cruise ship – this is assigned by a public health jurisdiction at the local, state or federal levelFor example an outbreak of Norovirus on a cruise ship – this is assigned by a public health jurisdiction at the local, state or federal level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .PHOPublic Health Official IDNNMay need to identify contact in a PHA that approved a test request or is in charge of an investigation.May need to identify contact in a PHA that approved a test request or is in charge of an investigation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            .PIPatient internal identifierAAA number that is unique to a patient within an Assigning Authority.A number that is unique to a patient within an Assigning Authority.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .PINPremises Identifier Number (US Official)NNThe owner of the premises, or a person designated by the owner of the premises, can register his/her location. A premises identification number, or PIN, is then permanently assigned to that location associating it with the mailing address. If there is no mailing address at the property, geographic coordinates—latitude and longitude—can be used instead to describe the location. A premises identification number (PIN) is a unique, 7-digit code that includes both letters and numbers. Example: A123R69The owner of the premises, or a person designated by the owner of the premises, can register his/her location. A premises identification number, or PIN, is then permanently assigned to that location associating it with the mailing address. If there is no mailing address at the property, geographic coordinates—latitude and longitude—can be used instead to describe the location. A premises identification number (PIN) is a unique, 7-digit code that includes both letters and numbers. Example: A123R69
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                .PLACPlacer IdentifierAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .PNPerson numberAAA number that is unique to a living subject within an Assigning Authority.A number that is unique to a living subject within an Assigning Authority.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    .PNTTemporary Living Subject NumberAATemporary version of a Lining Subject Number.Temporary version of a Lining Subject Number.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .PPINMedicare/CMS Performing Provider Identification NumberAAClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: Insurance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        .PPNPassport numberAAIn the US this number is issued only by the State Department.In the US this number is issued only by the State Department.A unique number assigned to the document affirming that a person is a citizen of the country. In the US this number is issued only by the State Department.A unique number assigned to the document affirming that a person is a citizen of the country. In the US this number is issued only by the State Department.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .PRCPermanent Resident Card NumberAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            .PRNProvider numberAAUse case: This allows PRN to represent either an individual (a nurse) or a group/organization (orthopedic surgery team).Use case: This allows PRN to represent either an individual (a nurse) or a group/organization (orthopedic surgery team).A number that is unique to an individual provider, a provider group or an organization within an Assigning Authority.<p>Use case: This allows PRN to represent either an individual (a nurse) or a group/organization (orthopedic surgery team).A number that is unique to an individual provider, a provider group or an organization within an Assigning Authority.<p>Use case: This allows PRN to represent either an individual (a nurse) or a group/organization (orthopedic surgery team).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .PTPatient external identifierAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                .QAQA numberAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .RIResource identifierAAUse Case: An identifier type is needed to accommodate what are commonly known as resources. The resources can include human (e.g. a respiratory therapist), non-human (e.g., a companion animal), inanimate object (e.g., an exam room), organization (e.g., diabetic education class) or any other physical or logical entity.Use Case: An identifier type is needed to accommodate what are commonly known as resources. The resources can include human (e.g. a respiratory therapist), non-human (e.g., a companion animal), inanimate object (e.g., an exam room), organization (e.g., diabetic education class) or any other physical or logical entity.A generalized resource identifier. Use Case: An identifier type is needed to accommodate what are commonly known as resources. The resources can include human (e.g. a respiratory therapist), non-human (e.g., a companion animal), inanimate object (e.g., an exam room), organization (e.g., diabetic education class) or any other physical or logical entity.A generalized resource identifier. Use Case: An identifier type is needed to accommodate what are commonly known as resources. The resources can include human (e.g. a respiratory therapist), non-human (e.g., a companion animal), inanimate object (e.g., an exam room), organization (e.g., diabetic education class) or any other physical or logical entity.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    .RNRegistered Nurse NumberAAAn identifier that is unique to a registered nurse within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.An identifier that is unique to a registered nurse within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .RPHPharmacist license numberAAAn identifier that is unique to a pharmacist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.An identifier that is unique to a pharmacist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        .RRRailroad Retirement numberAAAn identifier for an individual enrolled with the Railroad Retirement Administration. Analogous to, but distinct from, a Social Security NumberAn identifier for an individual enrolled with the Railroad Retirement Administration. Analogous to, but distinct from, a Social Security Number
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .RRIRegional registry IDAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            .RRPRailroad Retirement ProviderAAClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: Insurance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .SAMNSAMN# accession NumberNNThis accession is a permanent record locator for the BioSample record which contains metadata about the biological sample.This accession is a permanent record locator for the BioSample record which contains metadata about the biological sample.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                .SBSocial Beneficiary IdentifierAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .SIDSpecimen IDAAUsed when it is not known if the specimen ID is a unique specimen ID (USID) or an ancestor ID (ASID).Used when it is not known if the specimen ID is a unique specimen ID (USID) or an ancestor ID (ASID).Identifier for a specimen. Used when it is not known if the specimen ID is a unique specimen ID (USID) or an ancestor ID (ASID).Identifier for a specimen. Used when it is not known if the specimen ID is a unique specimen ID (USID) or an ancestor ID (ASID).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    .SLState licenseAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .SNSubscriber NumberAAClass: Insurance Use Case: A person is the subscriber of an insurance policy. The person’s family may be plan members, but are not the subscriber.Class: Insurance Use Case: A person is the subscriber of an insurance policy. The person’s family may be plan members, but are not the subscriber.Class: Insurance An identifier for a subscriber of an insurance policy which is unique for, and usually assigned by, the insurance carrier. Use Case: A person is the subscriber of an insurance policy. The person’s family may be plan members, but are not the subscriber.Class: Insurance An identifier for a subscriber of an insurance policy which is unique for, and usually assigned by, the insurance carrier. Use Case: A person is the subscriber of an insurance policy. The person’s family may be plan members, but are not the subscriber.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        .SNBSNState assigned NDBS card IdentifierNNFor use either with OBX-5 as CX datatype, where OBX-3 uses LOINC 57716-3^State printed on filter paper card [Identifier] in NBS card^LN, or in SPM-31For use either with OBX-5 as CX datatype, where OBX-3 uses LOINC 57716-3^State printed on filter paper card [Identifier] in NBS card^LN, or in SPM-31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .SNOSerial NumberAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            .SPStudy PermitAAA number associated with a permit identifying a person who is a resident of a jurisdiction for the purpose of education.A number associated with a permit identifying a person who is a resident of a jurisdiction for the purpose of education.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .SRState registry IDAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                .SRXSRA Accession numberNNThis provides both the sequence data and metadata on how the sample was sequenced. – This accession is a permanent record locator for the submitted un-assembled sequence data.This provides both the sequence data and metadata on how the sample was sequenced. – This accession is a permanent record locator for the submitted un-assembled sequence data.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .SSSocial Security numberAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    .STNShipment Tracking NumberNNFor example the Fed Ex / UPS / DHS / USPS tracking numberFor example the Fed Ex / UPS / DHS / USPS tracking number
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .TAXTax ID numberAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        .TNTreaty Number/ (Canada)AAUse Case: First Nation.Use Case: First Nation.A number assigned to a member of an indigenous group in Canada.<p>Use Case: First Nation.A number assigned to a member of an indigenous group in Canada.<p>Use Case: First Nation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .TPRTemporary Permanent Resident (Canada)AAA number associated with a document identifying a person's temporary permanent resident status.A number associated with a document identifying a person's temporary permanent resident status.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            .TRLTraining License NumberNN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .UUnspecified identifierAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                .UDIUniversal Device IdentifierAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .UPINMedicare/CMS (formerly HCFA)'s Universal Physician Identification numbersAAClass: InsuranceClass: InsuranceClass: Insurance<p>An identifier for a provider within the CMS/Medicare program. A globally unique identifier for the provider in the Medicare program.Class: Insurance<p>An identifier for a provider within the CMS/Medicare program. A globally unique identifier for the provider in the Medicare program.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    .USIDUnique Specimen IDAAA unique identifier for a specimen.A unique identifier for a specimen.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .VNVisit numberAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        .VPVisitor PermitAAA number associated with a document identifying a person as a visitor of a jurisdiction or country.A number associated with a document identifying a person as a visitor of a jurisdiction or country.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .VSVISAAADeprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            .WCWIC identifierAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .WCNWorkers' Comp NumberAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                .WPWork PermitAAA number associated with a permit for a person who is granted permission to work in a country for a specified time period.A number associated with a permit for a person who is granted permission to work in a country for a specified time period.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .XVHealth Plan IdentifierNNAlso referred to as HPID (Health Plan Identifier).Also referred to as HPID (Health Plan Identifier).The code value ‘XV’ is used in CMS mandated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) transactions.The code value ‘XV’ is used in CMS mandated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) transactions.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    .XXOrganization identifierAA