HL7 v2.8 Vocabulary
0.1.0 - ci-build

HL7 v2.8 Vocabulary, published by HL7/FO. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/frankoemig/hl7.v2.terminology.v28/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

## : ActPriority (2.8 - 1.0.0) - JSON Representation

Active as of 2026-01-27

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    {
      "resourceType" : "CodeSystem",
      "id" : "actpriority",
      "text" : {
        "status" : "generated",
        "div" : "<div xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml\"><ul><li>Include all codes defined in <a href=\"CodeSystem-actpriority.html\"><code>http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/actpriority</code></a></li></ul></div>"
      },
      "extension" : [
        {
          "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-v2versionCreated",
          "valueString" : "2.8"
        },
        {
          "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-versionHistory",
          "valueString" : "generate correct history somehow"
        },
        {
          "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-tableNo",
          "valueString" : "0906"
        }
      ],
      "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/actpriority",
      "identifier" : [
        {
          "system" : "urn:ietf:rfc:3986",
          "value" : "urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.18.417"
        }
      ],
      "version" : "1.0.0",
      "name" : "Actpriority",
      "title" : "ActPriority (2.8 - 1.0.0)",
      "status" : "active",
      "experimental" : true,
      "date" : "2026-01-27T19:37:03+00:00",
      "publisher" : "HL7/FO",
      "contact" : [
        {
          "name" : "HL7/FO",
          "telecom" : [
            {
              "system" : "url",
              "value" : "http://www.hl7.org"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "description" : "HL7-defined code system of concepts specifying the priority for the shipment.  Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the SHP segment.",
      "copyright" : "HL7 Inc., 2026",
      "caseSensitive" : true,
      "compositional" : false,
      "content" : "complete",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#versionIntroduced",
          "description" : "version when was this code introduced",
          "type" : "string"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionDeprecated",
          "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#versionDeprecated",
          "description" : "version when was this code deprecated",
          "type" : "string"
        },
        {
          "code" : "status",
          "uri" : "http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#status",
          "description" : "A code that indicates the status of the concept. Typical values are active, experimental, deprecated, and retired",
          "type" : "code"
        },
        {
          "code" : "comment",
          "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#comment",
          "description" : "A string that provides additional detail pertinent to the use or understanding of the concept",
          "type" : "string"
        },
        {
          "code" : "usage",
          "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#usage",
          "description" : "usage notes for this code",
          "type" : "string"
        },
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#modified",
          "description" : "date of last modification",
          "type" : "dateTime"
        }
      ],
      "concept" : [
        {
          "code" : "A",
          "display" : "ASAP - As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat",
          "definition" : "ASAP - As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "CR",
          "display" : "Callback results - filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results",
          "definition" : "Callback results - filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "CS",
          "display" : "Callback for scheduling - Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service.",
          "definition" : "Callback for scheduling - Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service.",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "CSP",
          "display" : "Callback placer for scheduling - filler should contact the placer to schedule the service",
          "definition" : "Callback placer for scheduling - filler should contact the placer to schedule the service",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "CSR",
          "display" : "Contact recipient for scheduling - Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service",
          "definition" : "Contact recipient for scheduling - Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "EL",
          "display" : "Elective - Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival.",
          "definition" : "Elective - Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival.",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "EM",
          "display" : "Emergency - An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action",
          "definition" : "Emergency - An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "P",
          "display" : "Preop - Used to indicate that a service is to be performed prior to a scheduled surgery.  When ordering a service and using the pre-op priority, a check is done to see the amount of time that must be allowed for performance of the service.  When the order",
          "definition" : "Preop - Used to indicate that a service is to be performed prior to a scheduled surgery.  When ordering a service and using the pre-op priority, a check is done to see the amount of time that must be allowed for performance of the service.  When the order",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "PRN",
          "display" : "As needed - An \"as needed\" order should be accompanied by a description of what constitutes a need.  This description is represented by an observation service predicate as a precondition.",
          "definition" : "As needed - An \"as needed\" order should be accompanied by a description of what constitutes a need.  This description is represented by an observation service predicate as a precondition.",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "R",
          "display" : "Routine - Routine service, do at usual work hours",
          "definition" : "Routine - Routine service, do at usual work hours",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "RR",
          "display" : "Rush reporting - A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible",
          "definition" : "Rush reporting - A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "S",
          "display" : "Stat - With highest priority (e.g. emergency).",
          "definition" : "Stat - With highest priority (e.g. emergency).",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "T",
          "display" : "Timing critical - It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g. for a through antimicrobial level).",
          "definition" : "Timing critical - It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g. for a through antimicrobial level).",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "UD",
          "display" : "Use as directed - Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber.",
          "definition" : "Use as directed - Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber.",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "code" : "UR",
          "display" : "Urgent - Calls for prompt action",
          "definition" : "Urgent - Calls for prompt action",
          "property" : [
            {
              "code" : "versionIntroduced",
              "valueString" : "2.7"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }