FHIR Extensions Pack
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ValueSet: PostalAddressUse

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/postal-address-use Version: 5.3.0-ballot-tc1
Standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 3 Computable Name: PostalAddressUse
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.3.908

Uses of an address not included in Address.use.

References

Changes since version 5.2.0:

  • No changes

    • Logical Definition (CLD)

    Last updated: 2023-01-31 07:07:38+1100

    Profile: Shareable ValueSet

    • Include these codes as defined in http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse version 📦3.0.1
      CodeDisplayDefinition
      BADbad addressA flag indicating that the address is bad, in fact, useless.
      CONFconfidential addressIndicates that the address is considered sensitive and should only be shared or published in accordance with organizational controls governing patient demographic information with increased sensitivity. Uses of Addresses. Lloyd to supply more complete description.
      HPprimary homeThe primary home, to reach a person after business hours.
      HVvacation homeA vacation home, to reach a person while on vacation.
      DIRdirectIndicates a work place address or telecommunication address that reaches the individual or organization directly without intermediaries. For phones, often referred to as a 'private line'.
      PUBpublicIndicates a work place address or telecommunication address that is a 'standard' address which may reach a reception service, mail-room, or other intermediary prior to the target entity.
      PHYSphysical visit addressUsed primarily to visit an address.
      PSTpostal addressUsed to send mail.

     

    Expansion

    Expansion performed internally based on codesystem AddressUse v3.0.1 (CodeSystem)

    This value set contains 8 concepts

    SystemCodeDisplay (en)JSONXML
    http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse  BADbad address
    http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse  CONFconfidential address
    http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse  HPprimary home
    http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse  HVvacation home
    http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse  DIRdirect
    http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse  PUBpublic
    http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse  PHYSphysical visit address
    http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse  PSTpostal address

    Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

    Level A few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. In this scheme, some codes are under other codes, and imply that the code they are under also applies
    System The source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
    Code The code (used as the code in the resource instance)
    Display The display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
    Definition An explanation of the meaning of the concept
    Comments Additional notes about how to use the code