Properties

This code system defines the following properties for its concepts

CodeURITypeDescription
SpecializesCodingThe child code is a more narrow version of the concept represented by the parent code. I.e. Every child concept is also a valid parent concept. Used to allow determination of subsumption. Must be transitive, irreflexive, antisymmetric.
GeneralizesCodingInverse of Specializes. Only included as a derived relationship.
internalIdhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v3-internal-idcodeThe internal identifier for the concept in the HL7 Access database repository.
statushttp://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#statuscodeDesignation of a concept's state. Normally is not populated unless the state is retired.

Concepts

This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ObservationCategory defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinitioninternalIdstatus
exam ExamObservations generated by physical exam findings including direct observations made by a clinician and use of simple instruments and the result of simple maneuvers performed directly on the patient's body.23740active
imaging ImagingObservations generated by imaging. The scope includes observations, plain x-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, angiography, echocardiography, nuclear medicine.23736active
laboratory LaboratoryThe results of observations generated by laboratories. Laboratory results are typically generated by laboratories providing analytic services in areas such as chemistry, hematology, serology, histology, cytology, anatomic pathology, microbiology, and/or virology. These observations are based on analysis of specimens obtained from the patient and submitted to the laboratory.23737active
procedure ProcedureObservations generated by other procedures. This category includes observations resulting from interventional and non-interventional procedures excluding lab and imaging (e.g. cardiology catheterization, endoscopy, electrodiagnostics, etc.). Procedure results are typically generated by a clinician to provide more granular information about component observations made during a procedure, such as where a gastroenterologist reports the size of a polyp observed during a colonoscopy.23738active
social-history Social HistoryThe Social History Observations define the patient's occupational, personal (e.g. lifestyle), social, and environmental history and health risk factors, as well as administrative data such as marital status, race, ethnicity and religious affiliation.23734active
survey SurveyAssessment tool/survey instrument observations (e.g. Apgar Scores, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA))23739active
therapy TherapyObservations generated by non-interventional treatment protocols (e.g. occupational, physical, radiation, nutritional and medication therapy)23741active
vital-signs Vital SignsClinical observations measure the body's basic functions such as such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, height, weight, body mass index, head circumference, pulse oximetry, temperature, and body surface area.23735active
 <status value="active"/> <experimental value="false"/> <date value="2019-03-20"/> <description value="High level observation categories for the general type of observation being made. URL: http://hl7-fhir.github.io/valueset-observation-category.html This is an inline code system http://hl7.org/fhir/observation-category."/> <caseSensitive value="true"/> <hierarchyMeaning value="is-a"/> <content value="complete"/> <property> <extension url="http://terminology.hl7.org/StructureDefinition/ext-mif-relationship-symmetry"> <valueCode value="antisymmetric"/> </extension> <extension url="http://terminology.hl7.org/StructureDefinition/ext-mif-relationship-transitivity"> <valueCode value="transitive"/> </extension> <extension url="http://terminology.hl7.org/StructureDefinition/ext-mif-relationship-reflexivity"> <valueCode value="irreflexive"/> </extension> <extension url="http://terminology.hl7.org/StructureDefinition/ext-mif-relationship-isNavigable"> <valueBoolean value="true"/> </extension> <extension url="http://terminology.hl7.org/StructureDefinition/ext-mif-relationship-relationshipKind"> <valueCode value="Specializes"/> </extension> <extension url="http://terminology.hl7.org/StructureDefinition/ext-mif-relationship-inverseName"> <valueString value="Generalizes"/> </extension> <code value="Specializes"/> <description value="The child code is a more narrow version of the concept represented by the parent code. I.e. Every child concept is also a valid parent concept. Used to allow determination of subsumption. Must be transitive, irreflexive, antisymmetric."/> <type value="Coding"/> </property> <property> <extension url="http://terminology.hl7.org/StructureDefinition/ext-mif-relationship-symmetry"> <valueCode value="antisymmetric"/> </extension> <extension url="http://terminology.hl7.org/StructureDefinition/ext-mif-relationship-transitivity"> <valueCode value="transitive"/> </extension> <extension url="http://terminology.hl7.org/StructureDefinition/ext-mif-relationship-reflexivity"> <valueCode value="irreflexive"/> </extension> <extension url="http://terminology.hl7.org/StructureDefinition/ext-mif-relationship-isNavigable"> <valueBoolean value="true"/> </extension> <extension url="http://terminology.hl7.org/StructureDefinition/ext-mif-relationship-relationshipKind"> <valueCode value="Generalizes"/> </extension> <extension url="http://terminology.hl7.org/StructureDefinition/ext-mif-relationship-inverseName"> <valueString value="Specializes"/> </extension> <code value="Generalizes"/> <description value="Inverse of Specializes. Only included as a derived relationship."/> <type value="Coding"/> </property> <property> <code value="internalId"/> <uri value="http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v3-internal-id"/> <description value="The internal identifier for the concept in the HL7 Access database repository."/> <type value="code"/> </property> <property> <code value="status"/> <uri value="http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#status"/> <description value="Designation of a concept's state. Normally is not populated unless the state is retired."/> <type value="code"/> </property> <concept> <code value="exam"/> <display value="Exam"/> <definition value="Observations generated by physical exam findings including direct observations made by a clinician and use of simple instruments and the result of simple maneuvers performed directly on the patient's body."/> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="active"/> </property> <property> <code value="internalId"/> <valueCode value="23740"/> </property> </concept> <concept> <code value="imaging"/> <display value="Imaging"/> <definition value="Observations generated by imaging. The scope includes observations, plain x-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, angiography, echocardiography, nuclear medicine."/> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="active"/> </property> <property> <code value="internalId"/> <valueCode value="23736"/> </property> </concept> <concept> <code value="laboratory"/> <display value="Laboratory"/> <definition value="The results of observations generated by laboratories. Laboratory results are typically generated by laboratories providing analytic services in areas such as chemistry, hematology, serology, histology, cytology, anatomic pathology, microbiology, and/or virology. These observations are based on analysis of specimens obtained from the patient and submitted to the laboratory."/> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="active"/> </property> <property> <code value="internalId"/> <valueCode value="23737"/> </property> </concept> <concept> <code value="procedure"/> <display value="Procedure"/> <definition value="Observations generated by other procedures. This category includes observations resulting from interventional and non-interventional procedures excluding lab and imaging (e.g. cardiology catheterization, endoscopy, electrodiagnostics, etc.). Procedure results are typically generated by a clinician to provide more granular information about component observations made during a procedure, such as where a gastroenterologist reports the size of a polyp observed during a colonoscopy."/> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="active"/> </property> <property> <code value="internalId"/> <valueCode value="23738"/> </property> </concept> <concept> <code value="social-history"/> <display value="Social History"/> <definition value="The Social History Observations define the patient's occupational, personal (e.g. lifestyle), social, and environmental history and health risk factors, as well as administrative data such as marital status, race, ethnicity and religious affiliation."/> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="active"/> </property> <property> <code value="internalId"/> <valueCode value="23734"/> </property> </concept> <concept> <code value="survey"/> <display value="Survey"/> <definition value="Assessment tool/survey instrument observations (e.g. Apgar Scores, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA))"/> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="active"/> </property> <property> <code value="internalId"/> <valueCode value="23739"/> </property> </concept> <concept> <code value="therapy"/> <display value="Therapy"/> <definition value="Observations generated by non-interventional treatment protocols (e.g. occupational, physical, radiation, nutritional and medication therapy)"/> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="active"/> </property> <property> <code value="internalId"/> <valueCode value="23741"/> </property> </concept> <concept> <code value="vital-signs"/> <display value="Vital Signs"/> <definition value="Clinical observations measure the body's basic functions such as such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, height, weight, body mass index, head circumference, pulse oximetry, temperature, and body surface area."/> <property> <code value="status"/> <valueCode value="active"/> </property> <property> <code value="internalId"/> <valueCode value="23735"/> </property> </concept> </CodeSystem>