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Name	Value		Comments
caseSensitive	true
compositional	false
content	complete
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date	2022-12-07
description	HL7-defined code system of concepts specifying type of identifier. Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging data types CX, PLN, PPN, XCN and XON.
experimental	false
hierarchyMeaning	is-a
jurisdiction
name	IdentifierType
publisher	Health Level Seven International
purpose	Underlying Master Code System for V2 table 0203 (Identifier Type)
status	active
title	identifierType
url	http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version	5.0.0	4.0.0	Values Differ
versionNeeded	false

Concepts

Code	Display		status		v2-table-deprecated		v2-concComment		v2-concCommentAsPub		HL7usageNotes		status		v2-table-deprecated		v2-concComment		v2-concCommentAsPub		HL7usageNotes		deprecated		Comments
AC	Accreditation/Certification Identifier		N	N			In Ask at Order Entry (AOE) questions this can be used to identify the ID with the assigning authority. For instance, a credentialed sonographer whose identifier assigned by the credentialing body has been entered can be properly labeled.	In Ask at Order Entry (AOE) questions this can be used to identify the ID with the assigning authority. For instance, a credentialed sonographer whose identifier assigned by the credentialing body has been entered can be properly labeled.					N	N			In Ask at Order Entry (AOE) questions this can be used to identify the ID with the assigning authority. For instance, a credentialed sonographer whose identifier assigned by the credentialing body has been entered can be properly labeled.	In Ask at Order Entry (AOE) questions this can be used to identify the ID with the assigning authority. For instance, a credentialed sonographer whose identifier assigned by the credentialing body has been entered can be properly labeled.
ACSN	Accession ID		active	A					Accession Identifier	Accession Identifier			active	A					Accession Identifier	Accession Identifier
AIN	Animal Identification Number (US Official)		N	N			AIN is the official acronym used by USDA	AIN is the official acronym used by USDA					N	N			AIN is the official acronym used by USDA	AIN is the official acronym used by USDA
AM	American Express		active	A			Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.			active	A			Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.
AMA	American Medical Association Number		active	A					A physician identifier assigned by the AMA.	A physician identifier assigned by the AMA.			active	A					A physician identifier assigned by the AMA.	A physician identifier assigned by the AMA.
AN	Account number		active	A					An identifier that is unique to an account.	An identifier that is unique to an account.			active	A					An identifier that is unique to an account.	An identifier that is unique to an account.
ANC	Account number Creditor		active	A			Class: Financial<p>Sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Kreditorenkontonummer	Class: Financial<p>Sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Kreditorenkontonummer	Class: Financial<p>A more precise definition of an account number: sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Kreditorenkontonummer	Class: Financial<p>A more precise definition of an account number: sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Kreditorenkontonummer			active	A			Class: Financial<p>Sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Kreditorenkontonummer	Class: Financial<p>Sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Kreditorenkontonummer	Class: Financial<p>A more precise definition of an account number: sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Kreditorenkontonummer	Class: Financial<p>A more precise definition of an account number: sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Kreditorenkontonummer
AND	Account number debitor		active	A			Class: Financial<p>Sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Debitorenkontonummer	Class: Financial<p>Sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Debitorenkontonummer	Class: Financial<p>A more precise definition of an account number: sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Debitorenkontonummer	Class: Financial<p>A more precise definition of an account number: sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Debitorenkontonummer			active	A			Class: Financial<p>Sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Debitorenkontonummer	Class: Financial<p>Sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Debitorenkontonummer	Class: Financial<p>A more precise definition of an account number: sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Debitorenkontonummer	Class: Financial<p>A more precise definition of an account number: sometimes two distinct account numbers must be transmitted in the same message, one as the creditor, the other as the debitor.<p>Debitorenkontonummer
ANON	Anonymous identifier		active	A			Justification: For public health reporting purposes, anonymous identifiers are occasionally used for protecting patient identity in reporting certain results. For instance, a state health department may choose to use a scheme for generating an anonymous identifier for reporting a patient that has had a positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody test. Anonymous identifiers can be used in PID 3 by replacing the medical record number or other non-anonymous identifier. The assigning authority for an anonymous identifier would be the state/local health department.	Justification: For public health reporting purposes, anonymous identifiers are occasionally used for protecting patient identity in reporting certain results. For instance, a state health department may choose to use a scheme for generating an anonymous identifier for reporting a patient that has had a positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody test. Anonymous identifiers can be used in PID 3 by replacing the medical record number or other non-anonymous identifier. The assigning authority for an anonymous identifier would be the state/local health department.	An identifier for a living subject whose real identity is protected or suppressed Justification: For public health reporting purposes, anonymous identifiers are occasionally used for protecting patient identity in reporting certain results. For instance, a state health department may choose to use a scheme for generating an anonymous identifier for reporting a patient that has had a positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody test. Anonymous identifiers can be used in PID 3 by replacing the medical record number or other non-anonymous identifier. The assigning authority for an anonymous identifier would be the state/local health department.	An identifier for a living subject whose real identity is protected or suppressed Justification: For public health reporting purposes, anonymous identifiers are occasionally used for protecting patient identity in reporting certain results. For instance, a state health department may choose to use a scheme for generating an anonymous identifier for reporting a patient that has had a positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody test. Anonymous identifiers can be used in PID 3 by replacing the medical record number or other non-anonymous identifier. The assigning authority for an anonymous identifier would be the state/local health department.			active	A			Justification: For public health reporting purposes, anonymous identifiers are occasionally used for protecting patient identity in reporting certain results. For instance, a state health department may choose to use a scheme for generating an anonymous identifier for reporting a patient that has had a positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody test. Anonymous identifiers can be used in PID 3 by replacing the medical record number or other non-anonymous identifier. The assigning authority for an anonymous identifier would be the state/local health department.	Justification: For public health reporting purposes, anonymous identifiers are occasionally used for protecting patient identity in reporting certain results. For instance, a state health department may choose to use a scheme for generating an anonymous identifier for reporting a patient that has had a positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody test. Anonymous identifiers can be used in PID 3 by replacing the medical record number or other non-anonymous identifier. The assigning authority for an anonymous identifier would be the state/local health department.	An identifier for a living subject whose real identity is protected or suppressed Justification: For public health reporting purposes, anonymous identifiers are occasionally used for protecting patient identity in reporting certain results. For instance, a state health department may choose to use a scheme for generating an anonymous identifier for reporting a patient that has had a positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody test. Anonymous identifiers can be used in PID 3 by replacing the medical record number or other non-anonymous identifier. The assigning authority for an anonymous identifier would be the state/local health department.	An identifier for a living subject whose real identity is protected or suppressed Justification: For public health reporting purposes, anonymous identifiers are occasionally used for protecting patient identity in reporting certain results. For instance, a state health department may choose to use a scheme for generating an anonymous identifier for reporting a patient that has had a positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody test. Anonymous identifiers can be used in PID 3 by replacing the medical record number or other non-anonymous identifier. The assigning authority for an anonymous identifier would be the state/local health department.
ANT	Temporary Account Number		active	A			Class: Financial Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign account numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary account number that will only be used until an official account number is assigned.	Class: Financial Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign account numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary account number that will only be used until an official account number is assigned.	Class: Financial Temporary version of an Account Number. Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign account numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary account number that will only be used until an official account number is assigned.	Class: Financial Temporary version of an Account Number. Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign account numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary account number that will only be used until an official account number is assigned.			active	A			Class: Financial Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign account numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary account number that will only be used until an official account number is assigned.	Class: Financial Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign account numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary account number that will only be used until an official account number is assigned.	Class: Financial Temporary version of an Account Number. Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign account numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary account number that will only be used until an official account number is assigned.	Class: Financial Temporary version of an Account Number. Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign account numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary account number that will only be used until an official account number is assigned.
APRN	Advanced Practice Registered Nurse number		active	A					An identifier that is unique to an advanced practice registered nurse within the jurisdiction of a certifying board	An identifier that is unique to an advanced practice registered nurse within the jurisdiction of a certifying board			active	A					An identifier that is unique to an advanced practice registered nurse within the jurisdiction of a certifying board	An identifier that is unique to an advanced practice registered nurse within the jurisdiction of a certifying board
ASID	Ancestor Specimen ID		active	A			All child, grandchild, etc. specimens of the ancestor specimen share the same Ancestor Specimen ID.	All child, grandchild, etc. specimens of the ancestor specimen share the same Ancestor Specimen ID.	A unique identifier for the ancestor specimen. All child, grandchild, etc. specimens of the ancestor specimen share the same Ancestor Specimen ID.	A unique identifier for the ancestor specimen. All child, grandchild, etc. specimens of the ancestor specimen share the same Ancestor Specimen ID.			active	A			All child, grandchild, etc. specimens of the ancestor specimen share the same Ancestor Specimen ID.	All child, grandchild, etc. specimens of the ancestor specimen share the same Ancestor Specimen ID.	A unique identifier for the ancestor specimen. All child, grandchild, etc. specimens of the ancestor specimen share the same Ancestor Specimen ID.	A unique identifier for the ancestor specimen. All child, grandchild, etc. specimens of the ancestor specimen share the same Ancestor Specimen ID.
BA	Bank Account Number		active	A			Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial			active	A			Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial
BC	Bank Card Number		active	A			Class: Financial<p>Replaces AM, DI, DS, MS, and VS beginning in v 2.5.	Class: Financial<p>Replaces AM, DI, DS, MS, and VS beginning in v 2.5.	Class: Financial<p>An identifier that is unique to a person's bank card. Replaces AM, DI, DS, MS, and VS beginning in v 2.5.	Class: Financial<p>An identifier that is unique to a person's bank card. Replaces AM, DI, DS, MS, and VS beginning in v 2.5.			active	A			Class: Financial<p>Replaces AM, DI, DS, MS, and VS beginning in v 2.5.	Class: Financial<p>Replaces AM, DI, DS, MS, and VS beginning in v 2.5.	Class: Financial<p>An identifier that is unique to a person's bank card. Replaces AM, DI, DS, MS, and VS beginning in v 2.5.	Class: Financial<p>An identifier that is unique to a person's bank card. Replaces AM, DI, DS, MS, and VS beginning in v 2.5.
BCFN	Birth Certificate File Number		N	N									N	N
BCT	Birth Certificate		active	A					A number associated with a document identifying the event of a person's birth.	A number associated with a document identifying the event of a person's birth.			active	A					A number associated with a document identifying the event of a person's birth.	A number associated with a document identifying the event of a person's birth.
BR	Birth registry number		active	A					An identifier unique within the Assigning Authority that is the official legal record of a person's birth.	An identifier unique within the Assigning Authority that is the official legal record of a person's birth.			active	A					An identifier unique within the Assigning Authority that is the official legal record of a person's birth.	An identifier unique within the Assigning Authority that is the official legal record of a person's birth.
BRN	Breed Registry Number		active	A									active	A
BSNR	Primary physician office number		active	A			Betriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.	Betriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.	Betriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.	Betriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.			active	A			Betriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.	Betriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.	Betriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.	Betriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.
CAAI	Consumer Application Account Identifier		N	N			This may be the same as a username, but frequently is different.	This may be the same as a username, but frequently is different.					N	N			This may be the same as a username, but frequently is different.	This may be the same as a username, but frequently is different.
CC	Cost Center number		active	A			Class: Financial<p>Use Case: needed especially for transmitting information about invoices.	Class: Financial<p>Use Case: needed especially for transmitting information about invoices.	Class: Financial<p>Use Case: needed especially for transmitting information about invoices.	Class: Financial<p>Use Case: needed especially for transmitting information about invoices.			active	A			Class: Financial<p>Use Case: needed especially for transmitting information about invoices.	Class: Financial<p>Use Case: needed especially for transmitting information about invoices.	Class: Financial<p>Use Case: needed especially for transmitting information about invoices.	Class: Financial<p>Use Case: needed especially for transmitting information about invoices.
CONM	Change of Name Document		active	A					A number associated with a document identifying a person's legal change of name.	A number associated with a document identifying a person's legal change of name.			active	A					A number associated with a document identifying a person's legal change of name.	A number associated with a document identifying a person's legal change of name.
CY	County number		active	A									active	A
CZ	Citizenship Card		active	A					A number assigned by a person's country of residence to identify a person's citizenship.	A number assigned by a person's country of residence to identify a person's citizenship.			active	A					A number assigned by a person's country of residence to identify a person's citizenship.	A number assigned by a person's country of residence to identify a person's citizenship.
DC	Death Certificate ID		active	A									active	A
DCFN	Death Certificate File Number		active	A									active	A
DDS	Dentist license number		active	A					An identifier that is unique to a dentist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board	An identifier that is unique to a dentist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board			active	A					An identifier that is unique to a dentist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board	An identifier that is unique to a dentist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board
DEA	Drug Enforcement Administration registration number		active	A			Use case: This is a registration number that identifies an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. A DEA number has a very precise and widely accepted meaning within the United States. Surprisingly, the US Drug Enforcement Administration does not solely assign DEA numbers in the United States. Hospitals have the authority to issue DEA numbers to their medical residents. These DEA numbers are based upon the hospital’s DEA number, but the authority rests with the hospital on the assignment to the residents. Thus, DEA as an Identifier Type is necessary in addition to DEA as an Assigning Authority.	Use case: This is a registration number that identifies an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. A DEA number has a very precise and widely accepted meaning within the United States. Surprisingly, the US Drug Enforcement Administration does not solely assign DEA numbers in the United States. Hospitals have the authority to issue DEA numbers to their medical residents. These DEA numbers are based upon the hospital’s DEA number, but the authority rests with the hospital on the assignment to the residents. Thus, DEA as an Identifier Type is necessary in addition to DEA as an Assigning Authority.	An identifier for an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. Use case: This is a registration number that identifies an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. A DEA number has a very precise and widely accepted meaning within the United States. Surprisingly, the US Drug Enforcement Administration does not solely assign DEA numbers in the United States. Hospitals have the authority to issue DEA numbers to their medical residents. These DEA numbers are based upon the hospital’s DEA number, but the authority rests with the hospital on the assignment to the residents. Thus, DEA as an Identifier Type is necessary in addition to DEA as an Assigning Authority.	An identifier for an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. Use case: This is a registration number that identifies an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. A DEA number has a very precise and widely accepted meaning within the United States. Surprisingly, the US Drug Enforcement Administration does not solely assign DEA numbers in the United States. Hospitals have the authority to issue DEA numbers to their medical residents. These DEA numbers are based upon the hospital’s DEA number, but the authority rests with the hospital on the assignment to the residents. Thus, DEA as an Identifier Type is necessary in addition to DEA as an Assigning Authority.			active	A			Use case: This is a registration number that identifies an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. A DEA number has a very precise and widely accepted meaning within the United States. Surprisingly, the US Drug Enforcement Administration does not solely assign DEA numbers in the United States. Hospitals have the authority to issue DEA numbers to their medical residents. These DEA numbers are based upon the hospital’s DEA number, but the authority rests with the hospital on the assignment to the residents. Thus, DEA as an Identifier Type is necessary in addition to DEA as an Assigning Authority.	Use case: This is a registration number that identifies an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. A DEA number has a very precise and widely accepted meaning within the United States. Surprisingly, the US Drug Enforcement Administration does not solely assign DEA numbers in the United States. Hospitals have the authority to issue DEA numbers to their medical residents. These DEA numbers are based upon the hospital’s DEA number, but the authority rests with the hospital on the assignment to the residents. Thus, DEA as an Identifier Type is necessary in addition to DEA as an Assigning Authority.	An identifier for an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. Use case: This is a registration number that identifies an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. A DEA number has a very precise and widely accepted meaning within the United States. Surprisingly, the US Drug Enforcement Administration does not solely assign DEA numbers in the United States. Hospitals have the authority to issue DEA numbers to their medical residents. These DEA numbers are based upon the hospital’s DEA number, but the authority rests with the hospital on the assignment to the residents. Thus, DEA as an Identifier Type is necessary in addition to DEA as an Assigning Authority.	An identifier for an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. Use case: This is a registration number that identifies an individual or organization relative to controlled substance regulation and transactions. A DEA number has a very precise and widely accepted meaning within the United States. Surprisingly, the US Drug Enforcement Administration does not solely assign DEA numbers in the United States. Hospitals have the authority to issue DEA numbers to their medical residents. These DEA numbers are based upon the hospital’s DEA number, but the authority rests with the hospital on the assignment to the residents. Thus, DEA as an Identifier Type is necessary in addition to DEA as an Assigning Authority.
DFN	Drug Furnishing or prescriptive authority Number		active	A			Use Case: A nurse practitioner has authorization to furnish or prescribe pharmaceutical substances; this identifier is in component 1.	Use Case: A nurse practitioner has authorization to furnish or prescribe pharmaceutical substances; this identifier is in component 1.	An identifier issued to a health care provider authorizing the person to write drug orders<p>Use Case: A nurse practitioner has authorization to furnish or prescribe pharmaceutical substances; this identifier is in component 1.	An identifier issued to a health care provider authorizing the person to write drug orders<p>Use Case: A nurse practitioner has authorization to furnish or prescribe pharmaceutical substances; this identifier is in component 1.			active	A			Use Case: A nurse practitioner has authorization to furnish or prescribe pharmaceutical substances; this identifier is in component 1.	Use Case: A nurse practitioner has authorization to furnish or prescribe pharmaceutical substances; this identifier is in component 1.	An identifier issued to a health care provider authorizing the person to write drug orders<p>Use Case: A nurse practitioner has authorization to furnish or prescribe pharmaceutical substances; this identifier is in component 1.	An identifier issued to a health care provider authorizing the person to write drug orders<p>Use Case: A nurse practitioner has authorization to furnish or prescribe pharmaceutical substances; this identifier is in component 1.
DI	Diner's Club card		active	A			Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.			active	A			Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.
DL	Driver's license number		active	A									active	A
DN	Doctor number		active	A									active	A
DO	Osteopathic License number		active	A					An identifier that is unique to an osteopath within the jurisdiction of a licensing board.	An identifier that is unique to an osteopath within the jurisdiction of a licensing board.			active	A					An identifier that is unique to an osteopath within the jurisdiction of a licensing board.	An identifier that is unique to an osteopath within the jurisdiction of a licensing board.
DP	Diplomatic Passport		active	A					A number assigned to a diplomatic passport.	A number assigned to a diplomatic passport.			active	A					A number assigned to a diplomatic passport.	A number assigned to a diplomatic passport.
DPM	Podiatrist license number		active	A					An identifier that is unique to a podiatrist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.	An identifier that is unique to a podiatrist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.			active	A					An identifier that is unique to a podiatrist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.	An identifier that is unique to a podiatrist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.
DR	Donor Registration Number		active	A									active	A
DS	Discover Card		active	A			Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.			active	A			Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.
DSG	Diagnostic Study Group		N	N			Example: Radiology studies	Example: Radiology studies					N	N			Example: Radiology studies	Example: Radiology studies
EI	Employee number		active	A					A number that uniquely identifies an employee to an employer.	A number that uniquely identifies an employee to an employer.			active	A					A number that uniquely identifies an employee to an employer.	A number that uniquely identifies an employee to an employer.
EN	Employer number		active	A									active	A
ESN	Staff Enterprise Number		active	A					An identifier that is unique to a staff member within an enterprise (as identified by the Assigning Authority).	An identifier that is unique to a staff member within an enterprise (as identified by the Assigning Authority).			active	A					An identifier that is unique to a staff member within an enterprise (as identified by the Assigning Authority).	An identifier that is unique to a staff member within an enterprise (as identified by the Assigning Authority).
ETIN	Electronic Transmitter Identification Number		active										active												Removed this concept
FDR	Fetal Death Report ID		N	N									N	N
FDRFN	Fetal Death Report File Number		N	N									N	N
FGN	Filler Group Number		N	N			This is analogous to the Placer Group Number ORC-4, except that it is assigned by the filler.	This is analogous to the Placer Group Number ORC-4, except that it is assigned by the filler.					N	N			This is analogous to the Placer Group Number ORC-4, except that it is assigned by the filler.	This is analogous to the Placer Group Number ORC-4, except that it is assigned by the filler.
FI	Facility ID		active	A									active	A
FILL	Filler Identifier		active	A									active	A
GI	Guarantor internal identifier		active	A			Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial			active	A			Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial
GIN	Animal Group Identifier (US Official)		N	N			GIN is the official acronym used by USDA	GIN is the official acronym used by USDA					N	N			GIN is the official acronym used by USDA	GIN is the official acronym used by USDA
GKV	Insured's ID with Public Insurance		N	N			GKV is a patient ID with a public insurance company.	GKV is a patient ID with a public insurance company.					N	N			GKV is a patient ID with a public insurance company.	GKV is a patient ID with a public insurance company.
GL	General ledger number		active	A			Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial			active	A			Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial
GN	Guarantor external identifier		active	A			Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial			active	A			Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial	Class: Financial
HC	Health Card Number		active	A									active	A
IND	Indigenous/Aboriginal		active	A					A number assigned to a member of an indigenous or aboriginal group outside of Canada.	A number assigned to a member of an indigenous or aboriginal group outside of Canada.			active	A					A number assigned to a member of an indigenous or aboriginal group outside of Canada.	A number assigned to a member of an indigenous or aboriginal group outside of Canada.
IRISTEM	An IRI stem
JHN	Jurisdictional health number		active	A			Class: Insurance<p>2 uses: a) UK jurisdictional CHI number; b) Canadian provincial health card number:	Class: Insurance<p>2 uses: a) UK jurisdictional CHI number; b) Canadian provincial health card number:	Class: Insurance<p>2 uses: a) UK jurisdictional CHI number; b) Canadian provincial health card number:	Class: Insurance<p>2 uses: a) UK jurisdictional CHI number; b) Canadian provincial health card number:			active	A			Class: Insurance<p>2 uses: a) UK jurisdictional CHI number; b) Canadian provincial health card number:	Class: Insurance<p>2 uses: a) UK jurisdictional CHI number; b) Canadian provincial health card number:	Class: Insurance<p>2 uses: a) UK jurisdictional CHI number; b) Canadian provincial health card number:	Class: Insurance<p>2 uses: a) UK jurisdictional CHI number; b) Canadian provincial health card number:
KZVA	Dentist Office Number		N	N			KZVA is an ID for the practice of a dentist.	KZVA is an ID for the practice of a dentist.					N	N			KZVA is an ID for the practice of a dentist.	KZVA is an ID for the practice of a dentist.
LACSN	Laboratory Accession ID		active	A			The concept of accession is used in other domains such as radiology, so the LACSN is used to distinguish a lab accession id from an radiology accession id	The concept of accession is used in other domains such as radiology, so the LACSN is used to distinguish a lab accession id from an radiology accession id	A laboratory accession id is used in the laboratory domain. The concept of accession is used in other domains such as radiology, so the LACSN is used to distinguish a lab accession id from an radiology accession id	A laboratory accession id is used in the laboratory domain. The concept of accession is used in other domains such as radiology, so the LACSN is used to distinguish a lab accession id from an radiology accession id			active	A			The concept of accession is used in other domains such as radiology, so the LACSN is used to distinguish a lab accession id from an radiology accession id	The concept of accession is used in other domains such as radiology, so the LACSN is used to distinguish a lab accession id from an radiology accession id	A laboratory accession id is used in the laboratory domain. The concept of accession is used in other domains such as radiology, so the LACSN is used to distinguish a lab accession id from an radiology accession id	A laboratory accession id is used in the laboratory domain. The concept of accession is used in other domains such as radiology, so the LACSN is used to distinguish a lab accession id from an radiology accession id
LANR	Lifelong physician number		active	A			Lebenslange Arztnummer - for use in German realm.	Lebenslange Arztnummer - for use in German realm.	Lebenslange Arztnummer - for use in German realm.	Lebenslange Arztnummer - for use in German realm.			active	A			Lebenslange Arztnummer - for use in German realm.	Lebenslange Arztnummer - for use in German realm.	Lebenslange Arztnummer - for use in German realm.	Lebenslange Arztnummer - for use in German realm.
LI	Labor and industries number		active	A									active	A
L&I	Labor and industries number		deprecated	D							Deprecated as of v 2.5; Use LI instead.	Deprecated as of v 2.5; Use LI instead.	deprecated	D							Deprecated as of v 2.5; Use LI instead.	Deprecated as of v 2.5; Use LI instead.
LN	License number		active	A									active	A
LR	Local Registry ID		active	A									active	A
MA	Patient Medicaid number		active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance			active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance
MB	Member Number		active	A			Use Case: Person is covered by an insurance policy. This person may or may not be the subscriber of the policy.	Use Case: Person is covered by an insurance policy. This person may or may not be the subscriber of the policy.	An identifier for the insured of an insurance policy (this insured always has a subscriber), usually assigned by the insurance carrier.<p>Use Case: Person is covered by an insurance policy. This person may or may not be the subscriber of the policy.	An identifier for the insured of an insurance policy (this insured always has a subscriber), usually assigned by the insurance carrier.<p>Use Case: Person is covered by an insurance policy. This person may or may not be the subscriber of the policy.			active	A			Use Case: Person is covered by an insurance policy. This person may or may not be the subscriber of the policy.	Use Case: Person is covered by an insurance policy. This person may or may not be the subscriber of the policy.	An identifier for the insured of an insurance policy (this insured always has a subscriber), usually assigned by the insurance carrier.<p>Use Case: Person is covered by an insurance policy. This person may or may not be the subscriber of the policy.	An identifier for the insured of an insurance policy (this insured always has a subscriber), usually assigned by the insurance carrier.<p>Use Case: Person is covered by an insurance policy. This person may or may not be the subscriber of the policy.
MC	Patient's Medicare number		active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance			active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance
MCD	Practitioner Medicaid number		active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance			active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance
MCN	Microchip Number		active	A									active	A
MCR	Practitioner Medicare number		active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance			active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance
MCT	Marriage Certificate		active	A					A number associated with a document identifying the event of a person's marriage.	A number associated with a document identifying the event of a person's marriage.			active	A					A number associated with a document identifying the event of a person's marriage.	A number associated with a document identifying the event of a person's marriage.
MD	Medical License number		active	A			Use Case: These license numbers are sometimes used as identifiers. In some states, the same authority issues all three identifiers, e.g., medical, osteopathic, and physician assistant licenses all issued by one state medical board. For this case, the CX data type requires distinct identifier types to accurately interpret component 1. Additionally, the distinction among these license types is critical in most health care settings (this is not to convey full licensing information, which requires a segment to support all related attributes).	Use Case: These license numbers are sometimes used as identifiers. In some states, the same authority issues all three identifiers, e.g., medical, osteopathic, and physician assistant licenses all issued by one state medical board. For this case, the CX data type requires distinct identifier types to accurately interpret component 1. Additionally, the distinction among these license types is critical in most health care settings (this is not to convey full licensing information, which requires a segment to support all related attributes).	An identifier that is unique to a medical doctor within the jurisdiction of a licensing board. Use Case: These license numbers are sometimes used as identifiers. In some states, the same authority issues all three identifiers, e.g., medical, osteopathic, and physician assistant licenses all issued by one state medical board. For this case, the CX data type requires distinct identifier types to accurately interpret component 1. Additionally, the distinction among these license types is critical in most health care settings (this is not to convey full licensing information, which requires a segment to support all related attributes).	An identifier that is unique to a medical doctor within the jurisdiction of a licensing board. Use Case: These license numbers are sometimes used as identifiers. In some states, the same authority issues all three identifiers, e.g., medical, osteopathic, and physician assistant licenses all issued by one state medical board. For this case, the CX data type requires distinct identifier types to accurately interpret component 1. Additionally, the distinction among these license types is critical in most health care settings (this is not to convey full licensing information, which requires a segment to support all related attributes).			active	A			Use Case: These license numbers are sometimes used as identifiers. In some states, the same authority issues all three identifiers, e.g., medical, osteopathic, and physician assistant licenses all issued by one state medical board. For this case, the CX data type requires distinct identifier types to accurately interpret component 1. Additionally, the distinction among these license types is critical in most health care settings (this is not to convey full licensing information, which requires a segment to support all related attributes).	Use Case: These license numbers are sometimes used as identifiers. In some states, the same authority issues all three identifiers, e.g., medical, osteopathic, and physician assistant licenses all issued by one state medical board. For this case, the CX data type requires distinct identifier types to accurately interpret component 1. Additionally, the distinction among these license types is critical in most health care settings (this is not to convey full licensing information, which requires a segment to support all related attributes).	An identifier that is unique to a medical doctor within the jurisdiction of a licensing board. Use Case: These license numbers are sometimes used as identifiers. In some states, the same authority issues all three identifiers, e.g., medical, osteopathic, and physician assistant licenses all issued by one state medical board. For this case, the CX data type requires distinct identifier types to accurately interpret component 1. Additionally, the distinction among these license types is critical in most health care settings (this is not to convey full licensing information, which requires a segment to support all related attributes).	An identifier that is unique to a medical doctor within the jurisdiction of a licensing board. Use Case: These license numbers are sometimes used as identifiers. In some states, the same authority issues all three identifiers, e.g., medical, osteopathic, and physician assistant licenses all issued by one state medical board. For this case, the CX data type requires distinct identifier types to accurately interpret component 1. Additionally, the distinction among these license types is critical in most health care settings (this is not to convey full licensing information, which requires a segment to support all related attributes).
MI	Military ID number		active	A					A number assigned to an individual who has had military duty, but is not currently on active duty. The number is assigned by the DOD or Veterans' Affairs (VA).	A number assigned to an individual who has had military duty, but is not currently on active duty. The number is assigned by the DOD or Veterans' Affairs (VA).			active	A					A number assigned to an individual who has had military duty, but is not currently on active duty. The number is assigned by the DOD or Veterans' Affairs (VA).	A number assigned to an individual who has had military duty, but is not currently on active duty. The number is assigned by the DOD or Veterans' Affairs (VA).
MR	Medical record number		active	A					An identifier that is unique to a patient within a set of medical records, not necessarily unique within an application.	An identifier that is unique to a patient within a set of medical records, not necessarily unique within an application.			active	A					An identifier that is unique to a patient within a set of medical records, not necessarily unique within an application.	An identifier that is unique to a patient within a set of medical records, not necessarily unique within an application.
MRT	Temporary Medical Record Number		active	A			Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign medical record numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary medical record number that will only be used until an official medical record number is assigned.	Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign medical record numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary medical record number that will only be used until an official medical record number is assigned.	Temporary version of a Medical Record Number Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign medical record numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary medical record number that will only be used until an official medical record number is assigned.	Temporary version of a Medical Record Number Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign medical record numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary medical record number that will only be used until an official medical record number is assigned.			active	A			Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign medical record numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary medical record number that will only be used until an official medical record number is assigned.	Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign medical record numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary medical record number that will only be used until an official medical record number is assigned.	Temporary version of a Medical Record Number Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign medical record numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary medical record number that will only be used until an official medical record number is assigned.	Temporary version of a Medical Record Number Use Case: An ancillary system that does not normally assign medical record numbers is the first time to register a patient. This ancillary system will generate a temporary medical record number that will only be used until an official medical record number is assigned.
MS	MasterCard		active	A			Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.			active	A			Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.
NBSNR	Secondary physician office number		active	A			Nebenbetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.	Nebenbetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.	Nebenbetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.	Nebenbetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.			active	A			Nebenbetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.	Nebenbetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.	Nebenbetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.	Nebenbetriebsstättennummer - for use in the German realm.
NCT	Naturalization Certificate		active	A					A number associated with a document identifying a person's retention of citizenship in a particular country.	A number associated with a document identifying a person's retention of citizenship in a particular country.			active	A					A number associated with a document identifying a person's retention of citizenship in a particular country.	A number associated with a document identifying a person's retention of citizenship in a particular country.
NE	National employer identifier		active	A			In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.			active	A			In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.
NH	National Health Plan Identifier		active	A			Class: Insurance Used for the UK NHS national identifier.	Class: Insurance Used for the UK NHS national identifier.	Class: Insurance<p>Used for the UK NHS national identifier.<p>In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance<p>Used for the UK NHS national identifier.<p>In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.			active	A			Class: Insurance Used for the UK NHS national identifier.	Class: Insurance Used for the UK NHS national identifier.	Class: Insurance<p>Used for the UK NHS national identifier.<p>In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance<p>Used for the UK NHS national identifier.<p>In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.
NI	National unique individual identifier		active	A			Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.			active	A			Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.
NII	National Insurance Organization Identifier		active	A			Class: Insurance In Germany a national identifier for an insurance company. It is printed on the insurance card (health card). It is not to be confused with the health card number itself.<p>Krankenkassen-ID der KV-Karte	Class: Insurance In Germany a national identifier for an insurance company. It is printed on the insurance card (health card). It is not to be confused with the health card number itself.<p>Krankenkassen-ID der KV-Karte	Class: Insurance In Germany a national identifier for an insurance company. It is printed on the insurance card (health card). It is not to be confused with the health card number itself.<p>Krankenkassen-ID der KV-Karte	Class: Insurance In Germany a national identifier for an insurance company. It is printed on the insurance card (health card). It is not to be confused with the health card number itself.<p>Krankenkassen-ID der KV-Karte			active	A			Class: Insurance In Germany a national identifier for an insurance company. It is printed on the insurance card (health card). It is not to be confused with the health card number itself.<p>Krankenkassen-ID der KV-Karte	Class: Insurance In Germany a national identifier for an insurance company. It is printed on the insurance card (health card). It is not to be confused with the health card number itself.<p>Krankenkassen-ID der KV-Karte	Class: Insurance In Germany a national identifier for an insurance company. It is printed on the insurance card (health card). It is not to be confused with the health card number itself.<p>Krankenkassen-ID der KV-Karte	Class: Insurance In Germany a national identifier for an insurance company. It is printed on the insurance card (health card). It is not to be confused with the health card number itself.<p>Krankenkassen-ID der KV-Karte
NIIH	National Insurance Headquarters Organization Identifier		active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance			active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance
NIIP	National Insurance Payor Identifier (Payor)		active	A			Class: Insurance In Germany the insurance identifier addressed as the payor.<p>Krankenkassen-ID des Rechnungsempfängers<p>Use case: a subdivision issues the card with their identifier, but the main division is going to pay the invoices.	Class: Insurance In Germany the insurance identifier addressed as the payor.<p>Krankenkassen-ID des Rechnungsempfängers<p>Use case: a subdivision issues the card with their identifier, but the main division is going to pay the invoices.	Class: Insurance In Germany the insurance identifier addressed as the payor.<p>Krankenkassen-ID des Rechnungsempfängers<p>Use case: a subdivision issues the card with their identifier, but the main division is going to pay the invoices.	Class: Insurance In Germany the insurance identifier addressed as the payor.<p>Krankenkassen-ID des Rechnungsempfängers<p>Use case: a subdivision issues the card with their identifier, but the main division is going to pay the invoices.			active	A			Class: Insurance In Germany the insurance identifier addressed as the payor.<p>Krankenkassen-ID des Rechnungsempfängers<p>Use case: a subdivision issues the card with their identifier, but the main division is going to pay the invoices.	Class: Insurance In Germany the insurance identifier addressed as the payor.<p>Krankenkassen-ID des Rechnungsempfängers<p>Use case: a subdivision issues the card with their identifier, but the main division is going to pay the invoices.	Class: Insurance In Germany the insurance identifier addressed as the payor.<p>Krankenkassen-ID des Rechnungsempfängers<p>Use case: a subdivision issues the card with their identifier, but the main division is going to pay the invoices.	Class: Insurance In Germany the insurance identifier addressed as the payor.<p>Krankenkassen-ID des Rechnungsempfängers<p>Use case: a subdivision issues the card with their identifier, but the main division is going to pay the invoices.
NNxxx	National Person Identifier where the xxx is the ISO table 3166 3-character (alphabetic) country code		active	A									active	A
NP	Nurse practitioner number		active	A					An identifier that is unique to a nurse practitioner within the jurisdiction of a certifying board.	An identifier that is unique to a nurse practitioner within the jurisdiction of a certifying board.			active	A					An identifier that is unique to a nurse practitioner within the jurisdiction of a certifying board.	An identifier that is unique to a nurse practitioner within the jurisdiction of a certifying board.
NPI	National provider identifier		active	A			Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.			active	A			Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.	Class: Insurance In the US, the Assigning Authority for this value is typically CMS, but it may be used by all providers and insurance companies in HIPAA related transactions.
OBI	Observation Instance Identifier		N	N			For example in the IHE-LCC Profile this is used to identify the OBX-21 of the result for which a clarification is requested using an OML^O59_OML_O59 message structure	For example in the IHE-LCC Profile this is used to identify the OBX-21 of the result for which a clarification is requested using an OML^O59_OML_O59 message structure					N	N			For example in the IHE-LCC Profile this is used to identify the OBX-21 of the result for which a clarification is requested using an OML^O59_OML_O59 message structure	For example in the IHE-LCC Profile this is used to identify the OBX-21 of the result for which a clarification is requested using an OML^O59_OML_O59 message structure
OD	Optometrist license number		active	A					A number that is unique to an individual optometrist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.	A number that is unique to an individual optometrist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.			active	A					A number that is unique to an individual optometrist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.	A number that is unique to an individual optometrist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.
PA	Physician Assistant number		active	A					An identifier that is unique to a physician assistant within the jurisdiction of a licensing board	An identifier that is unique to a physician assistant within the jurisdiction of a licensing board			active	A					An identifier that is unique to a physician assistant within the jurisdiction of a licensing board	An identifier that is unique to a physician assistant within the jurisdiction of a licensing board
PAYERID	Payer Identifier		active										active												Removed this concept
PC	Parole Card		active	A					A number identifying a person on parole.	A number identifying a person on parole.			active	A					A number identifying a person on parole.	A number identifying a person on parole.
PCN	Penitentiary/correctional institution Number		active	A					A number assigned to individual who is incarcerated.	A number assigned to individual who is incarcerated.			active	A					A number assigned to individual who is incarcerated.	A number assigned to individual who is incarcerated.
PE	Living Subject Enterprise Number		active	A					An identifier that is unique to a living subject within an enterprise (as identified by the Assigning Authority).	An identifier that is unique to a living subject within an enterprise (as identified by the Assigning Authority).			active	A					An identifier that is unique to a living subject within an enterprise (as identified by the Assigning Authority).	An identifier that is unique to a living subject within an enterprise (as identified by the Assigning Authority).
PEN	Pension Number		active	A									active	A
PGN	Placer Group Number		N	N			This is analogous to the Placer Group Number ORC-4.	This is analogous to the Placer Group Number ORC-4.					N	N			This is analogous to the Placer Group Number ORC-4.	This is analogous to the Placer Group Number ORC-4.
PHC	Public Health Case Identifier		N	N			For example every person affected by the Norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship will be assigned a case ID for investigation and follow up	For example every person affected by the Norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship will be assigned a case ID for investigation and follow up					N	N			For example every person affected by the Norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship will be assigned a case ID for investigation and follow up	For example every person affected by the Norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship will be assigned a case ID for investigation and follow up
PHE	Public Health Event Identifier		N	N			For example an outbreak of Norovirus on a cruise ship – this is assigned by a public health jurisdiction at the local, state or federal level	For example an outbreak of Norovirus on a cruise ship – this is assigned by a public health jurisdiction at the local, state or federal level					N	N			For example an outbreak of Norovirus on a cruise ship – this is assigned by a public health jurisdiction at the local, state or federal level	For example an outbreak of Norovirus on a cruise ship – this is assigned by a public health jurisdiction at the local, state or federal level
PHO	Public Health Official ID		N	N			May need to identify contact in a PHA that approved a test request or is in charge of an investigation.	May need to identify contact in a PHA that approved a test request or is in charge of an investigation.					N	N			May need to identify contact in a PHA that approved a test request or is in charge of an investigation.	May need to identify contact in a PHA that approved a test request or is in charge of an investigation.
PI	Patient internal identifier		active	A					A number that is unique to a patient within an Assigning Authority.	A number that is unique to a patient within an Assigning Authority.			active	A					A number that is unique to a patient within an Assigning Authority.	A number that is unique to a patient within an Assigning Authority.
PIN	Premises Identifier Number (US Official)		N	N			The owner of the premises, or a person designated by the owner of the premises, can register his/her location. A premises identification number, or PIN, is then permanently assigned to that location associating it with the mailing address. If there is no mailing address at the property, geographic coordinates—latitude and longitude—can be used instead to describe the location. A premises identification number (PIN) is a unique, 7-digit code that includes both letters and numbers. Example: A123R69	The owner of the premises, or a person designated by the owner of the premises, can register his/her location. A premises identification number, or PIN, is then permanently assigned to that location associating it with the mailing address. If there is no mailing address at the property, geographic coordinates—latitude and longitude—can be used instead to describe the location. A premises identification number (PIN) is a unique, 7-digit code that includes both letters and numbers. Example: A123R69					N	N			The owner of the premises, or a person designated by the owner of the premises, can register his/her location. A premises identification number, or PIN, is then permanently assigned to that location associating it with the mailing address. If there is no mailing address at the property, geographic coordinates—latitude and longitude—can be used instead to describe the location. A premises identification number (PIN) is a unique, 7-digit code that includes both letters and numbers. Example: A123R69	The owner of the premises, or a person designated by the owner of the premises, can register his/her location. A premises identification number, or PIN, is then permanently assigned to that location associating it with the mailing address. If there is no mailing address at the property, geographic coordinates—latitude and longitude—can be used instead to describe the location. A premises identification number (PIN) is a unique, 7-digit code that includes both letters and numbers. Example: A123R69
PKV	Insured's ID with Private Insurance		N	N			PKV is a patient ID with an private insurance company.	PKV is a patient ID with an private insurance company.					N	N			PKV is a patient ID with an private insurance company.	PKV is a patient ID with an private insurance company.
PLAC	Placer Identifier		active	A									active	A
PN	Person number		active	A					A number that is unique to a living subject within an Assigning Authority.	A number that is unique to a living subject within an Assigning Authority.			active	A					A number that is unique to a living subject within an Assigning Authority.	A number that is unique to a living subject within an Assigning Authority.
PNT	Temporary Living Subject Number		active	A					Temporary version of a Lining Subject Number.	Temporary version of a Lining Subject Number.			active	A					Temporary version of a Lining Subject Number.	Temporary version of a Lining Subject Number.
PPIN	Medicare/CMS Performing Provider Identification Number		active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance
PPN	Passport number		active	A			In the US this number is issued only by the State Department.	In the US this number is issued only by the State Department.	A unique number assigned to the document affirming that a person is a citizen of the country. In the US this number is issued only by the State Department.	A unique number assigned to the document affirming that a person is a citizen of the country. In the US this number is issued only by the State Department.			active	A			In the US this number is issued only by the State Department.	In the US this number is issued only by the State Department.	A unique number assigned to the document affirming that a person is a citizen of the country. In the US this number is issued only by the State Department.	A unique number assigned to the document affirming that a person is a citizen of the country. In the US this number is issued only by the State Department.
PRC	Permanent Resident Card Number		active	A									active	A
PRN	Provider number		active	A			Use case: This allows PRN to represent either an individual (a nurse) or a group/organization (orthopedic surgery team).	Use case: This allows PRN to represent either an individual (a nurse) or a group/organization (orthopedic surgery team).	A number that is unique to an individual provider, a provider group or an organization within an Assigning Authority.<p>Use case: This allows PRN to represent either an individual (a nurse) or a group/organization (orthopedic surgery team).	A number that is unique to an individual provider, a provider group or an organization within an Assigning Authority.<p>Use case: This allows PRN to represent either an individual (a nurse) or a group/organization (orthopedic surgery team).			active	A			Use case: This allows PRN to represent either an individual (a nurse) or a group/organization (orthopedic surgery team).	Use case: This allows PRN to represent either an individual (a nurse) or a group/organization (orthopedic surgery team).	A number that is unique to an individual provider, a provider group or an organization within an Assigning Authority.<p>Use case: This allows PRN to represent either an individual (a nurse) or a group/organization (orthopedic surgery team).	A number that is unique to an individual provider, a provider group or an organization within an Assigning Authority.<p>Use case: This allows PRN to represent either an individual (a nurse) or a group/organization (orthopedic surgery team).
PT	Patient external identifier		active	A									active	A
QA	QA number		active	A									active	A
RI	Resource identifier		active	A			Use Case: An identifier type is needed to accommodate what are commonly known as resources. The resources can include human (e.g. a respiratory therapist), non-human (e.g., a companion animal), inanimate object (e.g., an exam room), organization (e.g., diabetic education class) or any other physical or logical entity.	Use Case: An identifier type is needed to accommodate what are commonly known as resources. The resources can include human (e.g. a respiratory therapist), non-human (e.g., a companion animal), inanimate object (e.g., an exam room), organization (e.g., diabetic education class) or any other physical or logical entity.	A generalized resource identifier. Use Case: An identifier type is needed to accommodate what are commonly known as resources. The resources can include human (e.g. a respiratory therapist), non-human (e.g., a companion animal), inanimate object (e.g., an exam room), organization (e.g., diabetic education class) or any other physical or logical entity.	A generalized resource identifier. Use Case: An identifier type is needed to accommodate what are commonly known as resources. The resources can include human (e.g. a respiratory therapist), non-human (e.g., a companion animal), inanimate object (e.g., an exam room), organization (e.g., diabetic education class) or any other physical or logical entity.			active	A			Use Case: An identifier type is needed to accommodate what are commonly known as resources. The resources can include human (e.g. a respiratory therapist), non-human (e.g., a companion animal), inanimate object (e.g., an exam room), organization (e.g., diabetic education class) or any other physical or logical entity.	Use Case: An identifier type is needed to accommodate what are commonly known as resources. The resources can include human (e.g. a respiratory therapist), non-human (e.g., a companion animal), inanimate object (e.g., an exam room), organization (e.g., diabetic education class) or any other physical or logical entity.	A generalized resource identifier. Use Case: An identifier type is needed to accommodate what are commonly known as resources. The resources can include human (e.g. a respiratory therapist), non-human (e.g., a companion animal), inanimate object (e.g., an exam room), organization (e.g., diabetic education class) or any other physical or logical entity.	A generalized resource identifier. Use Case: An identifier type is needed to accommodate what are commonly known as resources. The resources can include human (e.g. a respiratory therapist), non-human (e.g., a companion animal), inanimate object (e.g., an exam room), organization (e.g., diabetic education class) or any other physical or logical entity.
RN	Registered Nurse Number		active	A					An identifier that is unique to a registered nurse within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.	An identifier that is unique to a registered nurse within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.			active	A					An identifier that is unique to a registered nurse within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.	An identifier that is unique to a registered nurse within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.
RPH	Pharmacist license number		active	A					An identifier that is unique to a pharmacist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.	An identifier that is unique to a pharmacist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.			active	A					An identifier that is unique to a pharmacist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.	An identifier that is unique to a pharmacist within the jurisdiction of the licensing board.
RR	Railroad Retirement number		active	A					An identifier for an individual enrolled with the Railroad Retirement Administration. Analogous to, but distinct from, a Social Security Number	An identifier for an individual enrolled with the Railroad Retirement Administration. Analogous to, but distinct from, a Social Security Number			active	A					An identifier for an individual enrolled with the Railroad Retirement Administration. Analogous to, but distinct from, a Social Security Number	An identifier for an individual enrolled with the Railroad Retirement Administration. Analogous to, but distinct from, a Social Security Number
RRI	Regional registry ID		active	A									active	A
RRP	Railroad Retirement Provider		active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance			active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance
SAMN	SAMN# accession Number		N	N			This accession is a permanent record locator for the BioSample record which contains metadata about the biological sample.	This accession is a permanent record locator for the BioSample record which contains metadata about the biological sample.					N	N			This accession is a permanent record locator for the BioSample record which contains metadata about the biological sample.	This accession is a permanent record locator for the BioSample record which contains metadata about the biological sample.
SB	Social Beneficiary Identifier		active	A									active	A
SID	Specimen ID		active	A			Used when it is not known if the specimen ID is a unique specimen ID (USID) or an ancestor ID (ASID).	Used when it is not known if the specimen ID is a unique specimen ID (USID) or an ancestor ID (ASID).	Identifier for a specimen. Used when it is not known if the specimen ID is a unique specimen ID (USID) or an ancestor ID (ASID).	Identifier for a specimen. Used when it is not known if the specimen ID is a unique specimen ID (USID) or an ancestor ID (ASID).			active	A			Used when it is not known if the specimen ID is a unique specimen ID (USID) or an ancestor ID (ASID).	Used when it is not known if the specimen ID is a unique specimen ID (USID) or an ancestor ID (ASID).	Identifier for a specimen. Used when it is not known if the specimen ID is a unique specimen ID (USID) or an ancestor ID (ASID).	Identifier for a specimen. Used when it is not known if the specimen ID is a unique specimen ID (USID) or an ancestor ID (ASID).
SL	State license		active	A									active	A
SN	Subscriber Number		active	A			Class: Insurance Use Case: A person is the subscriber of an insurance policy. The person’s family may be plan members, but are not the subscriber.	Class: Insurance Use Case: A person is the subscriber of an insurance policy. The person’s family may be plan members, but are not the subscriber.	Class: Insurance An identifier for a subscriber of an insurance policy which is unique for, and usually assigned by, the insurance carrier. Use Case: A person is the subscriber of an insurance policy. The person’s family may be plan members, but are not the subscriber.	Class: Insurance An identifier for a subscriber of an insurance policy which is unique for, and usually assigned by, the insurance carrier. Use Case: A person is the subscriber of an insurance policy. The person’s family may be plan members, but are not the subscriber.			active	A			Class: Insurance Use Case: A person is the subscriber of an insurance policy. The person’s family may be plan members, but are not the subscriber.	Class: Insurance Use Case: A person is the subscriber of an insurance policy. The person’s family may be plan members, but are not the subscriber.	Class: Insurance An identifier for a subscriber of an insurance policy which is unique for, and usually assigned by, the insurance carrier. Use Case: A person is the subscriber of an insurance policy. The person’s family may be plan members, but are not the subscriber.	Class: Insurance An identifier for a subscriber of an insurance policy which is unique for, and usually assigned by, the insurance carrier. Use Case: A person is the subscriber of an insurance policy. The person’s family may be plan members, but are not the subscriber.
SNBSN	State assigned NDBS card Identifier		N	N			For use either with OBX-5 as CX datatype, where OBX-3 uses LOINC 57716-3^State printed on filter paper card [Identifier] in NBS card^LN, or in SPM-31	For use either with OBX-5 as CX datatype, where OBX-3 uses LOINC 57716-3^State printed on filter paper card [Identifier] in NBS card^LN, or in SPM-31					N	N			For use either with OBX-5 as CX datatype, where OBX-3 uses LOINC 57716-3^State printed on filter paper card [Identifier] in NBS card^LN, or in SPM-31	For use either with OBX-5 as CX datatype, where OBX-3 uses LOINC 57716-3^State printed on filter paper card [Identifier] in NBS card^LN, or in SPM-31
SNO	Serial Number		active	A									active	A
SP	Study Permit		active	A					A number associated with a permit identifying a person who is a resident of a jurisdiction for the purpose of education.	A number associated with a permit identifying a person who is a resident of a jurisdiction for the purpose of education.			active	A					A number associated with a permit identifying a person who is a resident of a jurisdiction for the purpose of education.	A number associated with a permit identifying a person who is a resident of a jurisdiction for the purpose of education.
SR	State registry ID		active	A									active	A
SRX	SRA Accession number		N	N			This provides both the sequence data and metadata on how the sample was sequenced. – This accession is a permanent record locator for the submitted un-assembled sequence data.	This provides both the sequence data and metadata on how the sample was sequenced. – This accession is a permanent record locator for the submitted un-assembled sequence data.					N	N			This provides both the sequence data and metadata on how the sample was sequenced. – This accession is a permanent record locator for the submitted un-assembled sequence data.	This provides both the sequence data and metadata on how the sample was sequenced. – This accession is a permanent record locator for the submitted un-assembled sequence data.
SS	Social Security number		active	A									active	A
STN	Shipment Tracking Number		N	N			For example the Fed Ex / UPS / DHS / USPS tracking number	For example the Fed Ex / UPS / DHS / USPS tracking number					N	N			For example the Fed Ex / UPS / DHS / USPS tracking number	For example the Fed Ex / UPS / DHS / USPS tracking number
TAX	Tax ID number		active	A									active	A
TN	Treaty Number/ (Canada)		active	A			Use Case: First Nation.	Use Case: First Nation.	A number assigned to a member of an indigenous group in Canada.<p>Use Case: First Nation.	A number assigned to a member of an indigenous group in Canada.<p>Use Case: First Nation.			active	A			Use Case: First Nation.	Use Case: First Nation.	A number assigned to a member of an indigenous group in Canada.<p>Use Case: First Nation.	A number assigned to a member of an indigenous group in Canada.<p>Use Case: First Nation.
TPR	Temporary Permanent Resident (Canada)		active	A					A number associated with a document identifying a person's temporary permanent resident status.	A number associated with a document identifying a person's temporary permanent resident status.			active	A					A number associated with a document identifying a person's temporary permanent resident status.	A number associated with a document identifying a person's temporary permanent resident status.
TRL	Training License Number		N	N									N	N
U	Unspecified identifier		active	A									active	A
UDI	Universal Device Identifier		active	A									active	A
UCID	Unique Claim Identifier		active										active												Removed this concept
UMB	Unique Product-independent Payer Person Identifier		active				Use Case: Introduced by Da Vinci to support cross-coverage member/patient identifiers assigned by payers.						active				Use Case: Introduced by Da Vinci to support cross-coverage member/patient identifiers assigned by payers.								Removed this concept
UPIN	Medicare/CMS (formerly HCFA)'s Universal Physician Identification numbers		active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance<p>An identifier for a provider within the CMS/Medicare program. A globally unique identifier for the provider in the Medicare program.	Class: Insurance<p>An identifier for a provider within the CMS/Medicare program. A globally unique identifier for the provider in the Medicare program.			active	A			Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance	Class: Insurance<p>An identifier for a provider within the CMS/Medicare program. A globally unique identifier for the provider in the Medicare program.	Class: Insurance<p>An identifier for a provider within the CMS/Medicare program. A globally unique identifier for the provider in the Medicare program.
USID	Unique Specimen ID		active	A					A unique identifier for a specimen.	A unique identifier for a specimen.			active	A					A unique identifier for a specimen.	A unique identifier for a specimen.
VN	Visit number		active	A									active	A
VP	Visitor Permit		active	A					A number associated with a document identifying a person as a visitor of a jurisdiction or country.	A number associated with a document identifying a person as a visitor of a jurisdiction or country.			active	A					A number associated with a document identifying a person as a visitor of a jurisdiction or country.	A number associated with a document identifying a person as a visitor of a jurisdiction or country.
VS	VISA		active	A			Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.			active	A			Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.	Deprecated and replaced by BC in v 2.5.
WC	WIC identifier		active	A									active	A
WCN	Workers' Comp Number		active	A									active	A
WP	Work Permit		active	A					A number associated with a permit for a person who is granted permission to work in a country for a specified time period.	A number associated with a permit for a person who is granted permission to work in a country for a specified time period.			active	A					A number associated with a permit for a person who is granted permission to work in a country for a specified time period.	A number associated with a permit for a person who is granted permission to work in a country for a specified time period.
XV	Health Plan Identifier		N	N			Also referred to as HPID (Health Plan Identifier).	Also referred to as HPID (Health Plan Identifier).			The code value ‘XV’ is used in CMS mandated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) transactions.	The code value ‘XV’ is used in CMS mandated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) transactions.	N	N			Also referred to as HPID (Health Plan Identifier).	Also referred to as HPID (Health Plan Identifier).			The code value ‘XV’ is used in CMS mandated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) transactions.	The code value ‘XV’ is used in CMS mandated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) transactions.
XX	Organization identifier		active	A									active	A
ZANR	Dentist Identifier		N	N			ZANR is a dentist ID.	ZANR is a dentist ID.					N	N			ZANR is a dentist ID.	ZANR is a dentist ID.