DischargeDisposition

Discharge disposition

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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
All-Codes Value Set
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition
ID
encounter-discharge-disposition
Version
4.0.1
Publisher
FHIR Project team
Case Sensitive
Yes
In the unified registry

Concepts (11)

home
Home
The patient was dicharged and has indicated that they are going to return home afterwards.
alt-home
Alternative home
The 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-hcf
Other healthcare facility
The patient was transferred to another healthcare facility.
hosp
Hospice
The patient has been discharged into palliative care.
long
Long-term care
The patient has been discharged into long-term care where is likely to be monitored through an ongoing episode-of-care.
aadvice
Left against advice
The patient self discharged against medical advice.
exp
Expired
The patient has deceased during this encounter.
psy
Psychiatric hospital
The patient has been transferred to a psychiatric facility.
rehab
Rehabilitation
The patient was discharged and is to receive post acute care rehabilitation services.
snf
Skilled nursing facility
The patient has been discharged to a skilled nursing facility for the patient to receive additional care.
oth
Other
The discharge disposition has not otherwise defined.