HL7 - REFACTORED

ActPriority
Vocabulary Type	Code System - Representative
Concept Domain	ActPriority
Code System Name
Code System Identifier
Code System OID
HL7 Table Identifier	HL70906
Version
Status	Active
Where Used	SHP-6
Purpose and Use	HL7-defined table of codes specifying the priority for the shipment.

Code	Display	Definition
A	ASAP - As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat	ASAP - As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat
CR	Callback results - filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results	Callback results - filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results
CS	Callback for scheduling - Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service.	Callback for scheduling - Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service.
CSP	Callback placer for scheduling - filler should contact the placer to schedule the service	Callback placer for scheduling - filler should contact the placer to schedule the service
CSR	Contact recipient for scheduling - Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service	Contact recipient for scheduling - Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service
EL	Elective - Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival.	Elective - Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival.
EM	Emergency - An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action	Emergency - An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action
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	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.
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.	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.
R	Routine - Routine service, do at usual work hours	Routine - Routine service, do at usual work hours
RR	Rush reporting - A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible	Rush reporting - A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible
S	Stat - With highest priority (e.g. emergency).	Stat - With highest priority (e.g. emergency).
T	Timing critical - It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g. for a through antimicrobial level).	Timing critical - It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g. for a through antimicrobial level).
UD	Use as directed - Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber.	Use as directed - Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber.
UR	Urgent - Calls for prompt action	Urgent - Calls for prompt action

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