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CodeSystem: actpriority

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0906 Version: 2.0.0
Active as of 2019-12-01 Responsible: Health Level Seven International Computable Name: Actpriority
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.18.417

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HL7-defined code system of concepts specifying the priority for the shipment. Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the SHP segment.

Underlying Master Code System for V2 table 0906 (ActPriority)

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

Generated Narrative: CodeSystem v2-0906

Properties

This code system defines the following properties for its concepts

NameCodeURITypeDescription
status status http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#status code Status of the concept
deprecated deprecated http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-table-deprecated code Version of HL7 in which the code was deprecated

Concepts

This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0906 defines the following codes in a Is-A hierarchy:

CodeDisplayDefinition
A ASAP - As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat ASAP - As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat
CR Callback results - filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results Callback results - filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results
CS Callback for scheduling - Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service. Callback for scheduling - Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service.
CSP Callback placer for scheduling - filler should contact the placer to schedule the service Callback placer for scheduling - filler should contact the placer to schedule the service
CSR Contact recipient for scheduling - Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service Contact recipient for scheduling - Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service
EL Elective - Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival. Elective - Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival.
EM Emergency - An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action Emergency - An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action
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 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 is placed, a message can be generated indicating the time needed for the service so that it is not ordered in conflict with a scheduled operation.
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. 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.
R Routine - Routine service, do at usual work hours Routine - Routine service, do at usual work hours
RR Rush reporting - A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible Rush reporting - A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible
S Stat - With highest priority (e.g. emergency). Stat - With highest priority (e.g. emergency).
T Timing critical - It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g. for a through antimicrobial level). Timing critical - It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g. for a through antimicrobial level).
UD Use as directed - Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber. Use as directed - Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber.
UR Urgent - Calls for prompt action Urgent - Calls for prompt action

History

DateActionCustodianAuthorComment
2023-11-14reviseTSMGMarc DuteauAdd standard copyright and contact to internal content; up-476
2020-05-06reviseVocabulary WGTed KleinMigrated to the UTG maintenance environment and publishing tooling.