v3 Vocabulary

AddressUse

AddressUse2.16.840.1.113883.5.1119

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NameAddressUse
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OID2.16.840.1.113883.5.1119
Concepts19
In the unified registry

Concepts19

CodeDisplayStatus
_GeneralAddressUse_GeneralAddressUseDescription: Address uses that can apply to both postal and telecommunication addresses.active
_PostalAddressUse_PostalAddressUseDescription: Address uses that only apply to postal addresses, not telecommunication addresses.active
_TelecommunicationAddressUse_TelecommunicationAddressUseDescription: Address uses that only apply to telecommunication addresses, not postal addresses.active
ASanswering service_TelecommunicationAddressUseDescription: An automated answering machine used for less urgent cases and if the main purpose of contact is to leave a message or access an automated announcement.active
BADbad address_GeneralAddressUseDescription: A flag indicating that the address is bad, in fact, useless.active
CONFconfidential address_GeneralAddressUseDescription: Indicates that the address is considered sensitive and should only be shared or published in accordance with organizational controls governing patient demographic information with increased sensitivity. Uses of Addresses. Lloyd to supply more complete description.active
DIRdirectWPwork placeDescription: Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that reaches the individual or organization directly without intermediaries. For phones, often referred to as a 'private line'.active
ECemergency contact_TelecommunicationAddressUseDescription: A contact specifically designated to be used for emergencies. This is the first choice in emergencies, independent of any other use codes.active
Hhome address_GeneralAddressUseDescription: A communication address at a home, attempted contacts for business purposes might intrude privacy and chances are one will contact family or other household members instead of the person one wishes to call. Typically used with urgent cases, or if no other contacts are available.active
HPprimary homeHhome addressDescription: The primary home, to reach a person after business hours.active
HVvacation homeHhome addressDescription: A vacation home, to reach a person while on vacation.active
MCmobile contact_TelecommunicationAddressUseDescription: A telecommunication device that moves and stays with its owner. May have characteristics of all other use codes, suitable for urgent matters, not the first choice for routine business.active
OLDno longer in use_GeneralAddressUseThis address is no longer in use. Usage Note: Address may also carry valid time ranges. This code is used to cover the situations where it is known that the address is no longer valid, but no particular time range for its use is known.active
PGpager_TelecommunicationAddressUseDescription: A paging device suitable to solicit a callback or to leave a very short message.active
PHYSphysical visit address_PostalAddressUseDescription: Used primarily to visit an address.active
PSTpostal address_PostalAddressUseDescription: Used to send mail.active
PUBpublicWPwork placeDescription: Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that is a 'standard' address which may reach a reception service, mail-room, or other intermediary prior to the target entity.active
TMPtemporary address_GeneralAddressUseDescription: A temporary address, may be good for visit or mailing. Note that an address history can provide more detailed information.active
WPwork place_GeneralAddressUseDescription: An office address. First choice for business related contacts during business hours.active