|
Code
|
Description
|
Comment
|
Version
|
| A
|
ASAP - As soon as possible, next highest priority after stat |
|
added v2.7 |
| CR
|
Callback results - filler should contact the placer as soon as results are available, even for preliminary results |
|
added v2.7 |
| CS
|
Callback for scheduling - Filler should contact the placer (or target) to schedule the service. |
|
added v2.7 |
| CSP
|
Callback placer for scheduling - filler should contact the placer to schedule the service |
|
added v2.7 |
| CSR
|
Contact recipient for scheduling - Filler should contact the service recipient (target) to schedule the service |
|
added v2.7 |
| EL
|
Elective - Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival. |
|
added v2.7 |
| EM
|
Emergency - An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action |
|
added v2.7 |
| 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 |
|
added v2.7 |
| 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. |
|
added v2.7 |
| R
|
Routine - Routine service, do at usual work hours |
|
added v2.7 |
| RR
|
Rush reporting - A report should be prepared and sent as quickly as possible |
|
added v2.7 |
| S
|
Stat - With highest priority (e.g. emergency). |
|
added v2.7 |
| T
|
Timing critical - It is critical to come as close as possible to the requested time (e.g. for a through antimicrobial level). |
|
added v2.7 |
| UD
|
Use as directed - Drug is to be used as directed by the prescriber. |
|
added v2.7 |
| UR
|
Urgent - Calls for prompt action |
|
added v2.7 |