Indicates how an e-mail address is intended to be used.
Source Code System
2.16.840.1.113883.5.1119 - Address Use - FHIR: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-AddressUse
Level/ Type
Code
Display Name
Code System
Description
0‑L
EC
emergency contact
Address Use
A contact specifically designated to be used for emergencies. This is the first choice in emergencies, independent of any other use codes.
0‑L
H
home address
Address Use
A communication address at a home, attempted contacts for business purposes might intrude privacy and chances are one will contact family or other household members instead of the person one wishes to call. Typically used with urgent cases, or if no other contacts are available.
0‑L
MC
mobile contact
Address Use
A telecommunication device that moves and stays with its owner. May have characteristics of all other use codes, suitable for urgent matters, not the first choice for routine business.
0‑L
TMP
temporary address
Address Use
A temporary address, may be good for visit or mailing. Note that an address history can provide more detailed information.
0‑L
WP
workplace address
Address Use
An office address. First choice for business related contacts during business hours.
Legenda: Type L=leaf, S=specializable, A=abstract, D=deprecated. NullFlavor OTH (other) suggests text in originalText. HL7 V3: NullFlavors to appear in @nullFlavor attribute instead of @code.