Stream: implementers
Topic: encounter class code Q
Lital Inghel (Feb 09 2022 at 07:48):
based on the IG (3.1.1) i'm not sure,
if we we are trying to output encounter class with code
DNTL
code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActCode
is that allowed? or since it is not concept of _ActEncounterCode, the DNTL is not allowed here?
Lloyd McKenzie (Feb 09 2022 at 14:59):
Encounter.class is 'extensible'. That means you must use one of the codes they provide if one applies. That means that if you're dealing with an outpatient dental encounter, you must use the code AMB (for ambulatory). Encounter.class isn't intended to cover the discipline associated with the encounter - that's something that should live in Encounter.serviceType. There, you're allowed to use whatever code system you like - though there are a couple of example codes that cover the dental domain.
Michael Lippens (Feb 18 2022 at 08:52):
#deleteme
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