# SGHI Visit Type Code System - SGHI FHIR Profile Implementation Guide v0.1.0

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* [**Artifacts Summary**](artifacts.md)
* **SGHI Visit Type Code System**

## CodeSystem: SGHI Visit Type Code System 

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| *Official URL*:https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem | *Version*:0.1.0 |
| Active as of 2026-05-21 | *Computable Name*:SGHIVisitTypeCodeSystem |

 
A code system enumerating the different visit types used across SGHI's environment. 

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

* [SGHIVisitType](ValueSet-visit-type.md)



## Resource Content

```json
{
  "resourceType" : "CodeSystem",
  "id" : "visit-type-codesystem",
  "url" : "https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/CodeSystem/visit-type-codesystem",
  "version" : "0.1.0",
  "name" : "SGHIVisitTypeCodeSystem",
  "title" : "SGHI Visit Type Code System",
  "status" : "active",
  "date" : "2026-05-21T09:38:13+00:00",
  "publisher" : "Kathurima Kimathi",
  "contact" : [{
    "name" : "Kathurima Kimathi",
    "telecom" : [{
      "system" : "url",
      "value" : "https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathurima-kimathi/"
    },
    {
      "system" : "email",
      "value" : "kathurimakimathi415@gmail.com"
    }]
  },
  {
    "name" : "Oscar John",
    "telecom" : [{
      "system" : "email",
      "value" : "oscarjohnotieno@gmail.com",
      "use" : "work"
    }]
  },
  {
    "name" : "Kennedy Omondi",
    "telecom" : [{
      "system" : "email",
      "value" : "kennankole@gmail.com",
      "use" : "work"
    }]
  }],
  "description" : "A code system enumerating the different visit types used across SGHI's environment.",
  "content" : "complete",
  "count" : 129,
  "concept" : [{
    "code" : "AMB",
    "display" : "Ambulatory",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter where the patient is not admitted to a hospital or equivalent facility and receives care on a non-resident basis."
  },
  {
    "code" : "IMP",
    "display" : "Inpatient",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter where the patient is admitted to a hospital or equivalent facility, assigned to a location where patients generally stay at least overnight and provided with room, board, and continuous nursing service."
  },
  {
    "code" : "EMER",
    "display" : "Emergency",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter that takes place at a dedicated healthcare service delivery location where the patient receives immediate evaluation and treatment."
  },
  {
    "code" : "FLD",
    "display" : "Field",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter that takes place outside of a traditional healthcare facility, such as in a mobile clinic or during a home visit."
  },
  {
    "code" : "VR",
    "display" : "Virtual",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter that takes place in a virtual environment, such as through telemedicine or a virtual consultation."
  },
  {
    "code" : "HH",
    "display" : "Home Health",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter that takes place in a patient's home, typically involving healthcare services provided by visiting nurses or other healthcare professionals."
  },
  {
    "code" : "ACUTE",
    "display" : "Acute",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter that is characterized by a sudden onset and severe symptoms."
  },
  {
    "code" : "NONAC",
    "display" : "Inpatient Non-Acute",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter where the patient is admitted for care that does not require the intensity of an acute setting, such as rehabilitation or long-term care."
  },
  {
    "code" : "OBSENC",
    "display" : "Observation Encounter",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter where the patient is under observation to determine the need for further treatment or admission."
  },
  {
    "code" : "PRENC",
    "display" : "Pre-Admission",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter that occurs prior to a scheduled admission for tests or evaluations."
  },
  {
    "code" : "SS",
    "display" : "Short Stay",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter intended to be of short duration, typically less than 24 hours, but requiring more than basic outpatient care."
  },
  {
    "code" : "CHEMO",
    "display" : "Chemotherapy",
    "definition" : "A visit specifically for the administration of chemotherapy treatments."
  },
  {
    "code" : "RADIO",
    "display" : "Radiotherapy",
    "definition" : "A visit specifically for the administration of radiotherapy treatments."
  },
  {
    "code" : "SURG",
    "display" : "Surgery",
    "definition" : "A visit for a surgical procedure, whether minor or major."
  },
  {
    "code" : "imaging_only",
    "display" : "Imaging visit",
    "definition" : "A visit exclusively for diagnostic imaging services such as X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans."
  },
  {
    "code" : "vaccination",
    "display" : "Vaccination visit",
    "definition" : "A visit primarily for the administration of vaccines."
  },
  {
    "code" : "lab_only",
    "display" : "Laboratory visit",
    "definition" : "A visit exclusively for the collection of specimens or performing laboratory tests."
  },
  {
    "code" : "pharmacy_only",
    "display" : "Pharmacy visit",
    "definition" : "A visit to a pharmacy for the purpose of picking up or consulting on medications."
  },
  {
    "code" : "community_outreach",
    "display" : "Community outreach visit",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter that occurs in a community setting as part of an outreach program."
  },
  {
    "code" : "phone_consultation",
    "display" : "Phone consultation",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter conducted over the telephone."
  },
  {
    "code" : "inpatient_review",
    "display" : "Inpatient review",
    "definition" : "A visit to a patient currently admitted in an inpatient setting for the purpose of progress review."
  },
  {
    "code" : "teleconsultation",
    "display" : "Teleconsultation",
    "definition" : "A healthcare encounter conducted via video conferencing or other telecommunication technologies."
  },
  {
    "code" : "trauma",
    "display" : "Trauma visit",
    "definition" : "A visit for the evaluation and treatment of physical injuries caused by external force."
  },
  {
    "code" : "home_visit",
    "display" : "Home visit",
    "definition" : "A visit by a healthcare provider to a patient's place of residence."
  },
  {
    "code" : "day_case",
    "display" : "Day case / same-day admission",
    "definition" : "A visit where the patient is admitted and discharged on the same day for a procedure or treatment."
  },
  {
    "code" : "procedure_visit",
    "display" : "Outpatient procedure visit",
    "definition" : "A visit for a specific outpatient procedure that does not require overnight stay."
  },
  {
    "code" : "urgent_care",
    "display" : "Urgent care visit",
    "definition" : "A visit for a medical condition that requires prompt attention but is not a life-threatening emergency."
  },
  {
    "code" : "chronic_care",
    "display" : "Chronic care visit",
    "definition" : "A visit for the ongoing management of a chronic disease or condition."
  },
  {
    "code" : "preventive",
    "display" : "Preventive / wellness visit",
    "definition" : "A visit focused on disease prevention and health maintenance, such as annual check-ups."
  },
  {
    "code" : "inpatient_admission",
    "display" : "Inpatient admission",
    "definition" : "A visit for the purpose of admitting a patient to an inpatient facility."
  },
  {
    "code" : "outpatient_consultation",
    "display" : "Outpatient consultation",
    "definition" : "A visit for a consultation with a specialist or general practitioner in an outpatient setting."
  },
  {
    "code" : "emergency_visit",
    "display" : "Emergency visit",
    "definition" : "A visit for immediate medical attention due to an acute illness or injury."
  },
  {
    "code" : "follow_up",
    "display" : "Follow-up visit",
    "definition" : "A visit to review the progress of a patient after a previous encounter or treatment."
  },
  {
    "code" : "26436-6",
    "display" : "Laboratory studies (set)",
    "definition" : "Laboratory studies (set)"
  },
  {
    "code" : "18748-4",
    "display" : "Diagnostic imaging study",
    "definition" : "Diagnostic imaging study"
  },
  {
    "code" : "21938-6",
    "display" : "Surgical approach",
    "definition" : "Surgical approach"
  },
  {
    "code" : "24642003",
    "display" : "Psychiatry procedure or service",
    "definition" : "Psychiatry procedure or service"
  },
  {
    "code" : "409063005",
    "display" : "Counseling",
    "definition" : "Counseling"
  },
  {
    "code" : "409073007",
    "display" : "Education",
    "definition" : "Education"
  },
  {
    "code" : "387713003",
    "display" : "Surgical procedure (procedure)",
    "definition" : "Surgical procedure (procedure)"
  },
  {
    "code" : "103693007",
    "display" : "Diagnostic procedure",
    "definition" : "Diagnostic procedure"
  },
  {
    "code" : "46947000",
    "display" : "Chiropractic manipulation",
    "definition" : "Chiropractic manipulation"
  },
  {
    "code" : "410606002",
    "display" : "Social service procedure (procedure)",
    "definition" : "Social service procedure (procedure)"
  },
  {
    "code" : "385669000",
    "display" : "Successful",
    "definition" : "Successful"
  },
  {
    "code" : "385671000",
    "display" : "Unsuccessful",
    "definition" : "Unsuccessful"
  },
  {
    "code" : "385670004",
    "display" : "Partially successful",
    "definition" : "Partially successful"
  },
  {
    "code" : "18949003",
    "display" : "Change of dressing",
    "definition" : "The process of replacing or altering a wound dressing."
  },
  {
    "code" : "30549001",
    "display" : "Removal of suture",
    "definition" : "The process of removing sutures (stitches) from a wound."
  },
  {
    "code" : "241031001",
    "display" : "Removal of drain",
    "definition" : "The process of removing a drainage device from a body cavity or wound."
  },
  {
    "code" : "35963001",
    "display" : "Removal of staples",
    "definition" : "The process of removing surgical staples from a wound."
  },
  {
    "code" : "225164002",
    "display" : "Removal of ligature",
    "definition" : "The process of removing a ligature (tie) used to bind tissue or vessels."
  },
  {
    "code" : "447346005",
    "display" : "Cardiopulmonary exercise test (procedure)",
    "definition" : "A test to assess the performance of the heart and lungs during physical exertion."
  },
  {
    "code" : "229506003",
    "display" : "Scar tissue massage",
    "definition" : "Therapeutic massage applied to scar tissue to improve mobility and reduce discomfort."
  },
  {
    "code" : "274441001",
    "display" : "Suction drainage",
    "definition" : "The process of removing fluid or debris from a body cavity using suction."
  },
  {
    "code" : "394725008",
    "display" : "Diabetes medication review (procedure)",
    "definition" : "A review of medications prescribed for diabetes management."
  },
  {
    "code" : "359825008",
    "display" : "Cytopathology, review of bronchioalveolar lavage specimen",
    "definition" : "The examination of cells obtained from a bronchioalveolar lavage specimen for diagnostic purposes."
  },
  {
    "code" : "doctor",
    "display" : "Doctor",
    "definition" : "A qualified/registered medical practitioner."
  },
  {
    "code" : "nurse",
    "display" : "Nurse",
    "definition" : "A practitioner with nursing experience that may be qualified/registered."
  },
  {
    "code" : "pharmacist",
    "display" : "Pharmacist",
    "definition" : "A qualified/registered/licensed pharmacist."
  },
  {
    "code" : "researcher",
    "display" : "Researcher",
    "definition" : "A practitioner that may perform research."
  },
  {
    "code" : "408467006",
    "display" : "Adult mental illness",
    "definition" : "Specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses in adults."
  },
  {
    "code" : "394577000",
    "display" : "Anesthetics",
    "definition" : "Specialty focused on administering anesthesia and managing pain during surgical procedures."
  },
  {
    "code" : "394578005",
    "display" : "Audiological medicine",
    "definition" : "Specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders."
  },
  {
    "code" : "421661004",
    "display" : "Blood banking and transfusion medicine",
    "definition" : "Specialty focused on the collection, storage, and transfusion of blood and blood products."
  },
  {
    "code" : "408462000",
    "display" : "Burns care",
    "definition" : "Specialty focused on the treatment and management of burn injuries."
  },
  {
    "code" : "111002",
    "display" : "Parathyroid gland",
    "definition" : "Parathyroid gland"
  },
  {
    "code" : "apply",
    "display" : "Apply",
    "definition" : "Apply"
  },
  {
    "code" : "inject",
    "display" : "Inject",
    "definition" : "Inject"
  },
  {
    "code" : "dialysis",
    "display" : "Dialysis",
    "definition" : "Dialysis"
  },
  {
    "code" : "insert",
    "display" : "Insert",
    "definition" : "Insert"
  },
  {
    "code" : "implant",
    "display" : "Implant",
    "definition" : "Implant"
  },
  {
    "code" : "infuse",
    "display" : "Infuse",
    "definition" : "Infuse"
  },
  {
    "code" : "chemo",
    "display" : "Chemotherapy"
  },
  {
    "code" : "surg",
    "display" : "Surgery"
  },
  {
    "code" : "radio",
    "display" : "Radiotherapy"
  },
  {
    "code" : "braf",
    "display" : "BRAF Mutation"
  },
  {
    "code" : "kras",
    "display" : "KRAS Mutation"
  },
  {
    "code" : "nras",
    "display" : "NRAS Mutation"
  },
  {
    "code" : "egfr",
    "display" : "EGFR Mutation"
  },
  {
    "code" : "alk",
    "display" : "ALK Rearrangement"
  },
  {
    "code" : "her2",
    "display" : "HER2 Amplification"
  },
  {
    "code" : "pik3ca",
    "display" : "PIK3CA Mutation"
  },
  {
    "code" : "pt53",
    "display" : "TP53 Mutation"
  },
  {
    "code" : "msi",
    "display" : "Microsatellite Instability"
  },
  {
    "code" : "pdli",
    "display" : "PD-L1 Expression"
  },
  {
    "code" : "other",
    "display" : "Other"
  },
  {
    "code" : "bone",
    "display" : "Bone"
  },
  {
    "code" : "liver",
    "display" : "Liver"
  },
  {
    "code" : "lung",
    "display" : "Lung"
  },
  {
    "code" : "brain",
    "display" : "Brain"
  },
  {
    "code" : "skin",
    "display" : "Skin"
  },
  {
    "code" : "dln",
    "display" : "Distant Lymph Nodes"
  },
  {
    "code" : "gradeI",
    "display" : "Well Differentiated"
  },
  {
    "code" : "gradeII",
    "display" : "Moderately Differentiated"
  },
  {
    "code" : "gradeIII",
    "display" : "Poorly Differentiated"
  },
  {
    "code" : "gradeIV",
    "display" : "Undifferentiated/ Anaplastic"
  },
  {
    "code" : "none",
    "display" : "Not Graded"
  },
  {
    "code" : "benign",
    "display" : "Benign"
  },
  {
    "code" : "malignant",
    "display" : "Malignant"
  },
  {
    "code" : "insitu",
    "display" : "In Situ"
  },
  {
    "code" : "borderline",
    "display" : "Borderline"
  },
  {
    "code" : "uncertain",
    "display" : "Uncertain"
  },
  {
    "code" : "positive",
    "display" : "Positive"
  },
  {
    "code" : "negative",
    "display" : "Negative"
  },
  {
    "code" : "equivocal",
    "display" : "Equivocal"
  },
  {
    "code" : "nottested",
    "display" : "Not Tested"
  },
  {
    "code" : "cnb",
    "display" : "Core Needle Biopsy"
  },
  {
    "code" : "excision",
    "display" : "Excision"
  },
  {
    "code" : "fna",
    "display" : "Fine Needle Aspiration"
  },
  {
    "code" : "ib",
    "display" : "Incisional Biopsy"
  },
  {
    "code" : "pb",
    "display" : "Punch Biopsy"
  },
  {
    "code" : "sb",
    "display" : "Shave Biopsy"
  },
  {
    "code" : "eb",
    "display" : "Endoscopic Biopsy"
  },
  {
    "code" : "ras",
    "display" : "Resection Autopsy Specimen"
  },
  {
    "code" : "hematology",
    "display" : "Hematology"
  },
  {
    "code" : "cytology",
    "display" : "Cytology"
  },
  {
    "code" : "histopathology",
    "display" : "Histopathology"
  },
  {
    "code" : "ich",
    "display" : "Immunohistochemistry"
  },
  {
    "code" : "fc",
    "display" : "Flow Cytometry"
  },
  {
    "code" : "molecular",
    "display" : "Molecular"
  },
  {
    "code" : "right",
    "display" : "Right"
  },
  {
    "code" : "left",
    "display" : "Left"
  },
  {
    "code" : "bilateral",
    "display" : "Bilateral"
  },
  {
    "code" : "unknown",
    "display" : "Unknown"
  },
  {
    "code" : "stage1",
    "display" : "Stage 1"
  },
  {
    "code" : "stage2",
    "display" : "Stage 2"
  },
  {
    "code" : "stage3",
    "display" : "Stage 3"
  },
  {
    "code" : "stage4",
    "display" : "Stage 4"
  },
  {
    "code" : "sghidefaultcode",
    "display" : "SGHI Default Code"
  }]
}

```
