Generated Narrative: ValueSet v3-PostalAddressUse
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This value set includes codes based on the following rules:
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse| Code | Display | Definition |
| BAD | bad address | **Description:** A flag indicating that the address is bad, in fact, useless. |
| DIR | direct | **Description:** Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that reaches the individual or organization directly without intermediaries. For phones, often referred to as a 'private line'. |
| H | home address | **Description:** A communication address at a home, attempted contacts for business purposes might intrude privacy and chances are one will contact family or other household members instead of the person one wishes to call. Typically used with urgent cases, or if no other contacts are available. |
| HP | primary home | **Description:** The primary home, to reach a person after business hours. |
| HV | vacation home | **Description:** A vacation home, to reach a person while on vacation. |
| PHYS | physical visit address | **Description:** Used primarily to visit an address. |
| PST | postal address | **Description:** Used to send mail. |
| PUB | public | **Description:** Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that is a 'standard' address which may reach a reception service, mail-room, or other intermediary prior to the target entity. |
| TMP | temporary address | **Description:** A temporary address, may be good for visit or mailing. Note that an address history can provide more detailed information. |
| WP | work place | **Description:** An office address. First choice for business related contacts during business hours. |