A set of codes (e.g., for routine, emergency), specifying the urgency under which the Act happened, can happen, is happening, is intended to happen, or is requested/demanded to happen.
This code system defines the following properties for its concepts
Code
URI
Type
Description
status
http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#status
code
Designation of a concept's state. Normally is not populated unless the state is retired.
Concepts
This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActPriority defines the following codes in a is-a hierarchy:
CODESYSTEM_LVL
Code
Display
Definition
1
A
ASAP
As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat.
1
CR
callback results
Filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's reporting priority.)
1
CS
callback for scheduling
Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)
2
CSP
callback placer for scheduling
Filler should contact the placer to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)
2
CSR
contact recipient for scheduling
Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service. (Was "C" in HL7 version 2.3's TQ-priority component.)
1
EL
elective
Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival.
1
EM
emergency
An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action.
1
P
preop
Used to indicate that a service is to be performed prior to a scheduled surgery. When ordering a service and using the pre-op priority, a check is done to see the amount of time that must be allowed for performance of the service. When the order is placed, a message can be generated indicating the time needed for the service so that it is not ordered in conflict with a scheduled operation.
1
PRN
as needed
An "as needed" order should be accompanied by a description of what constitutes a need. This description is represented by an observation service predicate as a precondition.
1
R
routine
Routine service, do at usual work hours.
1
RR
rush reporting
A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible.
1
S
stat
With highest priority (e.g., emergency).
1
T
timing critical
It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g., for a through antimicrobial level).