0168

Processing priority

Introduced in v2.2· hl7· universal· 7 values

HL7-defined code system of concepts which specify one or more available priorities for performing the observation or test. Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the OM1 segment.

OID & Vocabulary Information

THO Canonical URL (v2.0.0)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0168
Table OID
2.16.840.1.113883.12.168
Codesystem OID (v1)
2.16.840.1.113883.18.86
Value Set OID
2.16.840.1.113883.21.98
Binding
universal
Expansion
All codes from codesystem
UTG Code Table
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Used In Data Elements
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A
As soon as possible (a priority lower than stat)
B
Do at bedside or portable (may be used with other codes)
C
Measure continuously (e.g., arterial line blood pressure)
P
Preoperative (to be done prior to surgery)
R
Routine
S
Stat (do immediately)
T
Timing critical (do as near as possible to requested time)
7 codes