NHS Booking and Referral Standard

This guidance is under active development by NHS Digital and content may be added or updated on a regular basis.

DOS Rejected Reasons BARS

CodeSystem

This code system https://fhir.nhs.uk/CodeSystem/dos-rejected-reasons-bars defines the following codes:

CodeDisplay
21Unsuitable due to transport
22Rejected for capacity reasons
23Service not clinically appropriate
24Service declined referral
26Rejected for patient choice
27Service could not be contacted
31No appointments available
32Appointments not suitable
40Patient not eligible for service
41Patient requested home visit
42Unsuitable due to distance
99Other reason

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