00107
Alternate Patient ID - PID
2007-05-08
Definition: From V2.3.1, this field has been retained for backward compatibility only. It is recommended to use PID-3 - Patient Identifier List for all patient identifiers. When used for backward compatibility, this field contains the alternate, temporary, or pending optional patient identifier to be used if needed - or additional numbers that may be required to identify a patient. This field may be used to convey multiple patient IDs when more than one exist for a patient. Possible contents might include a visit number, a visit date, or a Social Security Number.
Length≤20
10 components
| 1 | R | - | ID Number | |
| 2 | O | - | Check Digit | |
| 3 | O | Check Digit Scheme | ||
| 4 | O | Assigning Authority | ||
| 5 | O | Identifier Type Code | ||
| 6 | O | - | Assigning Facility | |
| 7 | O | - | Effective Date | |
| 8 | O | - | Expiration Date | |
| 9 | O | - | Assigning Jurisdiction | |
| 10 | O | - | Assigning Agency or Department |