00597

Orderability

2020-01-06
Definition: This field indicates whether or not a service/test/observation is an orderable code. Refer to HL7 Table 0136 - Yes/no Indicator in Chapter 2C, Code Tables, for valid values.

For example, blood differential count is usually an orderable "test," MCV, contained within the differential count, is usually not independently orderable.

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2 values
NNo
YYes
IDCoded Value for HL7 Defined TablesPrimitive