DischargeDisposition

Discharge disposition

draftExtensions for Using Data Elements from FHIR R5 in FHIR R40.1.0complete11 concepts

This value set defines a set of codes that can be used to where the patient left the hospital.

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/discharge-disposition
ID
discharge-disposition
Version
0.1.0
Publisher
Patient Administration
Case Sensitive
Yes

Concepts (11)

CodeDisplayDefinition
homeHomeThe patient was dicharged and has indicated that they are going to return home afterwards.
alt-homeAlternative homeThe patient was discharged and has indicated that they are going to return home afterwards, but not the patient's home - e.g. a family member's home.
other-hcfOther healthcare facilityThe patient was transferred to another healthcare facility.
hospHospiceThe patient has been discharged into palliative care.
longLong-term careThe patient has been discharged into long-term care where is likely to be monitored through an ongoing episode-of-care.
aadviceLeft against adviceThe patient self discharged against medical advice.
expExpiredThe patient has deceased during this encounter.
psyPsychiatric hospitalThe patient has been transferred to a psychiatric facility.
rehabRehabilitationThe patient was discharged and is to receive post acute care rehabilitation services.
snfSkilled nursing facilityThe patient has been discharged to a skilled nursing facility for the patient to receive additional care.
othOtherThe discharge disposition has not otherwise defined.