Code | Display | status | deprecated | status | deprecated | Comments |
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A | ASAP - As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat | A | A | | A | A | | |
CR | Callback results - filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results | A | A | | A | A | | |
CS | Callback for scheduling - Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service. | A | A | | A | A | | |
CSP | Callback placer for scheduling - filler should contact the placer to schedule the service | A | A | | A | A | | |
CSR | Contact recipient for scheduling - Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service | A | A | | A | A | | |
EL | Elective - Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival. | A | A | | A | A | | |
EM | Emergency - An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action | A | A | | A | A | | |
P | Preop - Used to indicate that a service is to be performed prior to a scheduled surgery. When ordering a service and using the pre-op priority, a check is done to see the amount of time that must be allowed for performance of the service. When the order | A | A | | A | A | | |
PRN | As needed - An "as needed" order should be accompanied by a description of what constitutes a need. This description is represented by an observation service predicate as a precondition. | A | A | | A | A | | |
R | Routine - Routine service, do at usual work hours | A | A | | A | A | | |
RR | Rush reporting - A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible | A | A | | A | A | | |
S | Stat - With highest priority (e.g. emergency). | A | A | | A | A | | |
T | Timing critical - It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g. for a through antimicrobial level). | A | A | | A | A | | |
UD | Use as directed - Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber. | A | A | | A | A | | |
UR | Urgent - Calls for prompt action | A | A | | A | A | | |