Code | Display | Definition |
home | Home | The patient was dicharged and has indicated that they are going to return home afterwards. |
alt-home | Alternative home | The patient was discharged and has indicated that they are going to return home afterwards, but not the patient's home - e.g. a family member's home. |
other-hcf | Other healthcare facility | The patient was transferred to another healthcare facility. |
hosp | Hospice | The patient has been discharged into palliative care. |
long | Long-term care | The patient has been discharged into long-term care where is likely to be monitored through an ongoing episode-of-care. |
aadvice | Left against advice | The patient self discharged against medical advice. |
exp | Expired | The patient has deceased during this encounter. |
psy | Psychiatric hospital | The patient has been transferred to a psychiatric facility. |
rehab | Rehabilitation | The patient was discharged and is to receive post acute care rehabilitation services. |
snf | Skilled nursing facility | The patient has been discharged to a skilled nursing facility for the patient to receive additional care. |
oth | Other | The discharge disposition has not otherwise defined. |