0168

Processing Priority

Introduced in v2.2· hl7· Steward: InM· 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.

No description available in the specification.

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
Where Used
OM1-25
UTG Code Table
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Used In Data Elements
7
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