00866
Appointment Reason
1997-10-23
Components: <identifier (ST)> ^ <text (ST)> ^ <name of coding system (ST)> ^ <alternate identifier (ST)> ^ <alternate text (ST)> ^ <name of alternate coding system (ST)>
Definition: This field contains the identifier code for the reason that the appointment is to take place. This field may contain a Universal Service Identifier describing the observation/test/battery/procedure or other activity that is to be performed during the requested appointment, similar to the Universal Service Identifier defined for the OBR segment in Chapter 4 on Order Entry. It may also contain a site-specific code describing a pre-defined set of reasons that an appointment may be set to occur. This code can be based on local and/or universal codes. The use of universal codes is recommended. Refer to user-defined table 0276 - Appointment reason codes, below, for suggested codes.
Length≤200
5 values
CHECKUP | A routine check-up, such as an annual physical. |
EMERGENCY | Emergency appointment |
FOLLOWUP | A follow up visit from a previous appointment. |
ROUTINE | Routine appointment - default if not valued |
WALKIN | A previously unscheduled walk-in visit |
6 components
| 1 | O | identifier | ||
| 2 | O | - | text | |
| 3 | O | - | name of coding system | |
| 4 | O | - | alternate identifier | |
| 5 | O | - | alternate text | |
| 6 | O | - | name of alternate coding system |