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CodeSystem: Care Service Accessibility

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/care-service-accessibility Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2025-11-15 Maturity Level: 1 Responsible: Health Level Seven International Computable Name: CareServiceAccessibility

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This code system defines a set of codes that can be used to describe care service accessibility options offered by a practitioner or at a location.

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

Last updated: 2020-04-09 21:10:28+0000

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This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/care-service-accessibility defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
cultcomp cultural competence Provides services that meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of persons.
handiaccess handicap accessible Provides access to persons with disabilities.
adacomp ADA compliant Provides access which complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or amendments.
pubtrans public transit options Provides access using public transportation modes.
anssrvc answering service Provides capability to communicate when intended recipient is not immediately available.
cognitive cognitive Provides services for cognitively impaired persons.
mobility mobility Provides services for mobility impaired persons.

History

DateActionCustodianAuthorComment
2025-01-20createPAMing DunajickCreate the Accessibility Code System and the Accessibility Value Set; up-493