http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse|3.0.1
name
AddressUse
AddressUse
package
hl7.terminology@6.3.0
hl7.terminology@6.3.0
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complete
complete
status
active
active
date
2019-03-20 00:00:00.0
2019-03-20 00:00:00.0
AddressUse
Codes that provide guidance around the circumstances in which a given address should be used.
| code | display | definition | hierarchy |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GeneralAddressUse | _GeneralAddressUse | **Description:** Address uses that can apply to both postal and telecommunication addresses.... | |
| BAD | bad address | **Description:** A flag indicating that the address is bad, in fact, useless.... | |
| CONF | confidential address | **Description:** Indicates that the address is considered sensitive and should only be shared or pub... | |
| H | home address | **Description:** A communication address at a home, attempted contacts for business purposes might i... | |
| HP | primary home | **Description:** The primary home, to reach a person after business hours.... | |
| HV | vacation home | **Description:** A vacation home, to reach a person while on vacation.... | |
| OLD | no longer in use | This address is no longer in use.\r\n\r\n*Usage Note:* Address may also carry valid time ranges. Thi... | |
| TMP | temporary address | **Description:** A temporary address, may be good for visit or mailing. Note that an address history... | |
| WP | work place | **Description:** An office address. First choice for business related contacts during business hours... | |
| DIR | direct | **Description:** Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that reaches the indivi... | |
| PUB | public | **Description:** Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that is a 'standard' ad... | |
| _PostalAddressUse | _PostalAddressUse | **Description:** Address uses that only apply to postal addresses, not telecommunication addresses.... | |
| PHYS | physical visit address | **Description:** Used primarily to visit an address.... | |
| PST | postal address | **Description:** Used to send mail.... | |
| _TelecommunicationAddressUse | _TelecommunicationAddressUse | **Description:** Address uses that only apply to telecommunication addresses, not postal addresses.... | |
| AS | answering service | **Description:** An automated answering machine used for less urgent cases and if the main purpose o... | |
| EC | emergency contact | **Description:** A contact specifically designated to be used for emergencies. This is the first cho... | |
| MC | mobile contact | **Description:** A telecommunication device that moves and stays with its owner. May have characteri... | |
| PG | pager | **Description:** A paging device suitable to solicit a callback or to leave a very short message.... |