DICOM Attribute

Relative Image Position Code Sequence (0022,001D)

Keyword
RelativeImagePositionCodeSequence
VR
SQ
VM
1

Definition

The position of this image on the retina (as defined by a specified nomenclature; the nomenclature is implicit in the code used). Only a single Item is permitted in this Sequence. Required if Ophthalmic Volumetric Properties Flag (0022,1622) is set to YES and Ophthalmic Anatomic Reference Point X-Coordinate (0022,1624) and Ophthalmic Anatomic Reference Point Y-Coordinate (0022,1626) do not contain a value, or Ophthalmic Anatomic Reference Point Sequence (0022,1632) is not present. May be present otherwise. This Attribute is used to provide the user with a general reference point when viewing the image. If the implementation is able to identify precise anatomic locations, it will convey that information in Ophthalmic Anatomic Reference Point X-Coordinate (0022,1624) and Ophthalmic Anatomic Reference Point Y-Coordinate (0022,1626), or Ophthalmic Anatomic Reference Point Sequence (0022,1632).

From NEMA PS3.3 §C.8.17.5.

Attribute Metadata

Tag
(0022,001D)
Keyword
RelativeImagePositionCodeSequence
Name
Relative Image Position Code Sequence
Value Representation (VR)
SQ
Value Multiplicity (VM)
1
Status
Active
Source
NEMA PS3.6 (table_6-1)

This attribute is part of the current DICOM Standard. Its value representation is SQ with multiplicity 1.

Used in 2 Modules

This attribute uses the SQ Value Representation. Multiplicity 1 governs how many values may be encoded.

Integration Notes

Real-world integration guidance for engineers implementing this attribute in Mirth Connect, FHIR gateways, HL7 v2 bridges, and cloud DICOM services. Authoritative source data where available; reference examples and operational notes where they add value.

FHIR Mapping

No direct FHIR ImagingStudy mapping published for this attribute. Some tags map indirectly via the Patient, Endpoint, or ImagingSelection resources — Phase 2b will expand coverage to those.

HL7 v2 Equivalent

No standard HL7 v2 equivalent published for this attribute. Imaging-only attributes (Image Pixel data, technical acquisition parameters, modality-specific values) typically have no HL7 v2 carrier.

Cloud DICOM Support

AWS HealthImaging, Azure DICOM, and GCP Healthcare DICOM coverage rolls out by attribute. The QIDO-RS matching keys + Patient/Study/Series core (~50 attributes) are documented; lower-traffic attributes will be added as Saga teams encounter them in production.

Real-World Sample Values

No representative sample value available — this attribute isn't present in the de-identified pydicom fixture set. Add a fixture covering this attribute to expand coverage.

Mirth Connect Example

JavaScript transformer snippets for the most-queried tags will be added as coverage expands.

Common Operational Errors

Operational error patterns for the most-queried tags will be added as coverage expands.

DICOM Integration Services

Saga IT builds production DICOM integrations across Mirth Connect, FHIR gateways, and cloud imaging platforms. If you're working with RelativeImagePositionCodeSequence or the broader (0022,001D) context: