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Primary Key Value - LOC

2020-01-06
Definition: This field contains the institution's identification code for the location. The identifying key value. Must match MFE-4 -Primary Key Value - MFE. This field has the same components as the patient location fields in the PV1 segment (except that bed status is not included here).

At least the first component of this field is required. The first component can be an identifying code for the nursing station for inpatient locations, or clinic, department or home for patient locations other than inpatient ones.

LengthNot specified
11 components
1CPoint of Care
2ORoom
3OBed
4O-Facility
5OLocation Status
6OPerson Location Type
7OBuilding
8OFloor
9O-Location Description
10O-Comprehensive Location Identifier
11OAssigning Authority for Location