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