ActPriority

ActPriority

activeExtensions for Using Data Elements from FHIR R5 in FHIR R40.1.0complete15 concepts

A set of codes (e.g., for routine, emergency), specifying the urgency under which the Act happened, can happen, is happening, is intended to happen, or is requested/demanded to happen.

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActPriority
ID
v3-ActPriority
Version
2.1.0
Publisher
FHIR Infrastructure
Case Sensitive
Yes
Hierarchy
is-a

Concepts (15)

CodeDisplayDefinition
AASAPAs soon as possible, next highest priority after stat.
CRcallback resultsFiller should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's reporting priority.)
CScallback for schedulingFiller should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)
└CSPcallback placer for schedulingFiller should contact the placer to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)
└CSRcontact recipient for schedulingFiller should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)
ELelectiveBeneficial to the patient but not essential for survival.
EMemergencyAn unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action.
PpreopUsed 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 is placed, a message can be generated indicating the time needed for the service so that it is not ordered in conflict with a scheduled operation.
PRNas neededAn "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.
RroutineRoutine service, do at usual work hours.
RRrush reportingA report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible.
SstatWith highest priority (e.g., emergency).
Ttiming criticalIt is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g., for a through antimicrobial level).
UDuse as directedDrug is to be used as directed by the prescriber.
URurgentCalls for prompt action.