http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/discharge-disposition|1.0.1
name
DischargeDisposition
DischargeDisposition
package
hl7.terminology.r4@6.3.0
hl7.terminology.r4@6.3.0
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complete
complete
status
active
active
date
2025-05-01 01:35:10.0
2025-05-01 01:35:10.0
Discharge disposition
This value set defines a set of codes that can be used to where the patient left the hospital.
| code | display | definition | hierarchy |
|---|---|---|---|
| home | Home | The patient was dicharged and has indicated that they are going to return home afterwards.... | |
| alt-home | Alternative home | The patient was discharged and has indicated that they are going to return home afterwards, but not ... | |
| other-hcf | Other healthcare facility | The patient was transferred to another healthcare facility.... | |
| hosp | Hospice | The patient has been discharged into palliative care.... | |
| long | Long-term care | The patient has been discharged into long-term care where is likely to be monitored through an ongoi... | |
| aadvice | Left against advice | The patient self discharged against medical advice.... | |
| exp | Expired | The patient has deceased during this encounter.... | |
| psy | Psychiatric hospital | The patient has been transferred to a psychiatric facility.... | |
| rehab | Rehabilitation | The patient was discharged and is to receive post acute care rehabilitation services.... | |
| snf | Skilled nursing facility | The patient has been discharged to a skilled nursing facility for the patient to receive additional ... | |
| oth | Other | The discharge disposition has not otherwise defined.... |