This code system https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/location-type-code defines the following codes:

Code Display Definition
dhbhosp DHB Hospital A Hospital Campus offering inpatient, outpatient and daypatient services run by a DHB
dhbhospunit DHB Hospital Unit A DHB hospital department or ward (not otherwise specified)
dhbopservice DHB non Hospital Service A DHB unit that is independent of a specific hospital eg PHU or Admin office
dhbpharm DHB Hospital Pharmacy Internal Pharmacy Associated with DHB Hospital
dhblab DHB Laboratory A Laboratory run by a DHB
dhboutreach DHB Outreach Clinic An outreach or immunisation clinic run by a DHB
dhbmhunit DHB Mental Health Unit A facility offering inpatient, outpatient and daypatient mental health services run by a DHB
dhbhomebirth Home Birth Home Birth services as managed by DHBs
dhbmaternity DHB Maternity DHB maternity services - including maternity units and support for LMC/midwives.
dhbed DHB ED Department DHB emergency Departments.
cancerreg DHB Cancer Registrar Facility Ids allocated to DHB Cancer registrars
dhbphu DHB Public Health Unit A place where a DHB provides Public Health advice and programs in an office setting.
privhosp Private Hospital A facility offering inpatient, outpatient and daypatient services run by a Private Health Group or Trust
privhospunit Private Hospital Unit A private hospital department or ward (not otherwise specified)
privhosppharm Private Hospital Pharmacy Internal Pharmacy
privsurg Private Day Surgery A facility where surgical procedures are performed - no overnight stays
hospice Hospices
agedcare Aged Care facilities Includes Retirement Villages, Rest Homes and any associated Hospital and or Dementia units.
gms General Medical Services A place where primary care services are provided by a General Practitioner who is not affiliated to a PHO
gpenrol Enrolling GP Practice A place where primary care services are provided to enrolled patients by a General Practitioner
comclinic Community based clinical service facility - unspecified A place where unspecified services are provided in an office environment
nurseclinic Community Nurse-Run Clinic A place where services are provided by a registered nurse in an office setting
armclinic Armed Forces Health Clinic A health clinic run by a branch of the NZ Armed Forces
youth Community Youth Service A place where services are provided to youth in an office setting
prisclinic Prison Health Clinic A health clinic run by the Department of Corrections
stuclinic Student Health Clinic A health clinic in a school or University setting providing services to students
msoclinic MSO / PHO clinics Services provided in a clinical setting by PHO/MSO
sexualhealth Sexual Health A place where sexual health clinics take place
screening Screening Service A place that offers screening services
occhealth Occupational health - including company health clinics Includes facilities for Occupational Health practitioners
specialist Community Specialist unspecified A place where specialist services are provided in an office environment
entspec ENT Otolarygology A place where ENT and Otolaryngology consultations occur
plasticsurg Plastic Surgery / Cosmetic Surgery A place where plastic/cosmetic surgery consultations and minor procedures occur.
orthopaedic Orthopaedics A place where Orthopaedic consultations occur
gynaecology Obstetrics - Gynaecology A place where Obstetric and Gynaecological services are offered
anaesthetics Anaesthetics Facility for Anaesthetists consulting rooms and or base rather than site anaesthesia is performed.
gensurgeon Surgeons (not otherwise specified) Consultation rooms for surgeons (not otherwise defined)
urology Urology Facility where Urology consultations Occur
cardiology Cardiology /Heart Facility where Cardiologists and Heart Specialists conduct consultations
neurology Neurology Facility where Neurologists and Neurology Specialists conduct consultations
rheumatology Rheumatology Facility where Rheumatology Specialists conduct consultations
sportsmed Sports Medicine Facility where Sports M Specialists conduct consultations
oms Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons Facility where Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons conduct consultations
opthalmology Eye Surgery/Opthalmology Facility where Eye Specialists and Opthalmologists conduct consultations
pain Pain / Musculoskeletal Facility where Pain and Musculoskeletal Specialists conduct consultations
gastro Gastroenterology, Endoscopy Facility where Gastroenterologists and Endoscopy Specialists conduct consultations
psychiatry Psychiatry Facility where Psychiatrists conduct consultations
paediatrics Paediatrics Facility where Paediatrics Specialists conduct consultations
internalmed Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes Facility where Internal medicine, Endocrinologists and Diabetes Specialists conduct consultations
oncology Oncology Facility where Oncology Specialists conduct consultations
privclinic Private Clinicians Largely Obsolete Historic facilities defined to cater for Private Clinicians in each area
dermatology Community Dermatology A place where dermatological services - including Skin cancer checks are provided in an office setting
allergies Allergies Immunology A place where Allergy and Immunology Specialists conduct consultations
lab Community Laboratory A laboratory run by a private health group in a non-hospital setting
radiology Community Radiology A place where a radiology service is provided by a private health group. Includes other imaging and ultrasound
physio Community Physiotherapy A place where physiotherapy services are provided in an office setting
dental Community Dental A place where dental services are provided in an office setting
orthodontist Orthodontics A place where orthodontic services are provided in a clinical setting
periodontics Periodontics A place where periodontic services are provided in a clinical setting
occutherapy Community Occupational Therapy A place where occupational therapy services are provided in an office setting
pharm Community Pharmacy A place where pharmacy services are provided in a shop or community health centre
ndisppharm Non Dispensing Pharmacies Licensed for storage/use of Pharmacies but not open for dispensing to the public
counsell Community Counselling A place where counselling services are provided in an office setting
midwife Community Midwife Where midwifery services are provided by an independent midwife
psychology Community Psychology A place where services are provided by a psychologist in an office setting
afterhours Community After Hours Clinic A place where after hours services are provided in a non-hospital setting
chiropractor Community Chiropractic A place where chiropractic services are provided in an office setting
osteopathy Community Osteopathy A place where osteopathic services are provided in an office setting
familyplan Community Family Planning Clinic A place where family planning services are provided in an office setting
optometry Community Optometry A place where Optometry services are provided in an office or shop setting
hthcentre Community Health Centre A facility providing more than one service
podiatry Podiatry A facility where podiatry services are provided
hands Hands A place where services specifically related to hands are provided
hearing Ears / Hearing Audiological services as well as Ear Health.
chinesemed Chinese medicine A place where Chinese medicine services are provided.
acupuncture Acupuncture A place where Acupuncture services are provided
natmen Natural Medicine Includes places where naturopaths, Homeopaths etc provide services
diet Nutrition / Dietetics A place where nutrition/dietetic services are provided
fitness Gyms, Wellness, Fitness, Health Spas A place where services are provided to improve human physical wellness
speech Speech Therapy A placed where Speech Therapy services are provided
sleep Sleep / Respiratory A place where Sleep and Respiratory services are provided
nhospmental Non Hospital Mental health A place where mental health services are provided outside a hospital environment
addiction Alcohol & Drug A place where Alcohol, Drug or Addiction services are offered
rescare Residential Support / Housing / Respite care facilities A place where residential support or respite care is provided for mental Health or disabled patients (ie not Aged Care
ressupport Residential Support Includes residential and assisted living facilities
rehab Rehabilitation Services A place where rehabilitation services are provided
ambulance Ambulance A place where paramedics and ambulance staff are based for their provision of Healthcare services.
plunket Plunket Clinic A place where services are provided by the Plunket Organisation
homehosp Hospital in the Home Services provided in the patients home environment by Nursing Services
ngofacility NGO Facility A place where services are provided by a Non-Government Organisation
careersupp Career / Work Support A place where career or work support is provided in an office setting
mso Management Services Organisation organisation that supports the provision but does not directly provide health services.
moh MOH Facilities within MOH - allocated for historical or system purposes
phooffice PHO Office PHO Office or Location involved primarily in management of data
teaching Teaching Facility Facility providing Health Services as part of training new practitioners
covidtest Covid testing facility A place where Covid testing is done
covidmiq Covid isolation and quarantine facility A place for Covid isolation and quarantine
covidvac Covid vaccination facility A place where Covid vaccinations are given
research Research or Clinical Trials facility A place where research or clinical trials are undertaken
unknown Unknown
other Other
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including maternity units and support for LMC/midwives." /> </concept> <concept> <code value="dhbed" /> <display value="DHB ED Department" /> <definition value="DHB emergency Departments." /> </concept> <concept> <code value="cancerreg" /> <display value="DHB Cancer Registrar" /> <definition value="Facility Ids allocated to DHB Cancer registrars" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="dhbphu" /> <display value="DHB Public Health Unit" /> <definition value="A place where a DHB provides Public Health advice and programs in an office setting." /> </concept> <concept> <code value="privhosp" /> <display value="Private Hospital" /> <definition value="A facility offering inpatient, outpatient and daypatient services run by a Private Health Group or Trust" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="privhospunit" /> <display value="Private Hospital Unit" /> <definition value="A private hospital department or ward (not otherwise specified)" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="privhosppharm" /> <display value="Private Hospital Pharmacy" /> <definition value="Internal Pharmacy" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="privsurg" /> <display value="Private Day Surgery" /> <definition value="A facility where surgical procedures are performed - no overnight stays" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="hospice" /> <display value="Hospices" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="agedcare" /> <display value="Aged Care facilities" /> <definition value="Includes Retirement Villages, Rest Homes and any associated Hospital and or Dementia units." /> </concept> <concept> <code value="gms" /> <display value="General Medical Services" /> <definition value="A place where primary care services are provided by a General Practitioner who is not affiliated to a PHO" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="gpenrol" /> <display value="Enrolling GP Practice" /> <definition value="A place where primary care services are provided to enrolled patients by a General Practitioner" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="comclinic" /> <display value="Community based clinical service facility - unspecified" /> <definition value="A place where unspecified services are provided in an office environment" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="nurseclinic" /> <display value="Community Nurse-Run Clinic" /> <definition value="A place where services are provided by a registered nurse in an office setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="armclinic" /> <display value="Armed Forces Health Clinic" /> <definition value="A health clinic run by a branch of the NZ Armed Forces" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="youth" /> <display value="Community Youth Service" /> <definition value="A place where services are provided to youth in an office setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="prisclinic" /> <display value="Prison Health Clinic" /> <definition value="A health clinic run by the Department of Corrections" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="stuclinic" /> <display value="Student Health Clinic" /> <definition value="A health clinic in a school or University setting providing services to students" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="msoclinic" /> <display value="MSO / PHO clinics" /> <definition value="Services provided in a clinical setting by PHO/MSO" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="sexualhealth" /> <display value="Sexual Health" /> <definition value="A place where sexual health clinics take place" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="screening" /> <display value="Screening Service" /> <definition value="A place that offers screening services" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="occhealth" /> <display value="Occupational health - including company health clinics" /> <definition value="Includes facilities for Occupational Health practitioners" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="specialist" /> <display value="Community Specialist unspecified" /> <definition value="A place where specialist services are provided in an office environment" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="entspec" /> <display value="ENT Otolarygology" /> <definition value="A place where ENT and Otolaryngology consultations occur" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="plasticsurg" /> <display value="Plastic Surgery / Cosmetic Surgery" /> <definition value="A place where plastic/cosmetic surgery consultations and minor procedures occur." /> </concept> <concept> <code value="orthopaedic" /> <display value="Orthopaedics" /> <definition value="A place where Orthopaedic consultations occur" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="gynaecology" /> <display value="Obstetrics - Gynaecology" /> <definition value="A place where Obstetric and Gynaecological services are offered" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="anaesthetics" /> <display value="Anaesthetics" /> <definition value="Facility for Anaesthetists consulting rooms and or base rather than site anaesthesia is performed." /> </concept> <concept> <code value="gensurgeon" /> <display value="Surgeons (not otherwise specified)" /> <definition value="Consultation rooms for surgeons (not otherwise defined)" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="urology" /> <display value="Urology" /> <definition value="Facility where Urology consultations Occur" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="cardiology" /> <display value="Cardiology /Heart" /> <definition value="Facility where Cardiologists and Heart Specialists conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="neurology" /> <display value="Neurology" /> <definition value="Facility where Neurologists and Neurology Specialists conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="rheumatology" /> <display value="Rheumatology" /> <definition value="Facility where Rheumatology Specialists conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="sportsmed" /> <display value="Sports Medicine" /> <definition value="Facility where Sports M Specialists conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="oms" /> <display value="Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons" /> <definition value="Facility where Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="opthalmology" /> <display value="Eye Surgery/Opthalmology" /> <definition value="Facility where Eye Specialists and Opthalmologists conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="pain" /> <display value="Pain / Musculoskeletal" /> <definition value="Facility where Pain and Musculoskeletal Specialists conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="gastro" /> <display value="Gastroenterology, Endoscopy" /> <definition value="Facility where Gastroenterologists and Endoscopy Specialists conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="psychiatry" /> <display value="Psychiatry" /> <definition value="Facility where Psychiatrists conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="paediatrics" /> <display value="Paediatrics" /> <definition value="Facility where Paediatrics Specialists conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="internalmed" /> <display value="Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes" /> <definition value="Facility where Internal medicine, Endocrinologists and Diabetes Specialists conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="oncology" /> <display value="Oncology" /> <definition value="Facility where Oncology Specialists conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="privclinic" /> <display value="Private Clinicians Largely Obsolete" /> <definition value="Historic facilities defined to cater for Private Clinicians in each area" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="dermatology" /> <display value="Community Dermatology" /> <definition value="A place where dermatological services - including Skin cancer checks are provided in an office setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="allergies" /> <display value="Allergies Immunology" /> <definition value="A place where Allergy and Immunology Specialists conduct consultations" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="lab" /> <display value="Community Laboratory" /> <definition value="A laboratory run by a private health group in a non-hospital setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="radiology" /> <display value="Community Radiology" /> <definition value="A place where a radiology service is provided by a private health group. Includes other imaging and ultrasound" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="physio" /> <display value="Community Physiotherapy" /> <definition value="A place where physiotherapy services are provided in an office setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="dental" /> <display value="Community Dental" /> <definition value="A place where dental services are provided in an office setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="orthodontist" /> <display value="Orthodontics" /> <definition value="A place where orthodontic services are provided in a clinical setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="periodontics" /> <display value="Periodontics" /> <definition value="A place where periodontic services are provided in a clinical setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="occutherapy" /> <display value="Community Occupational Therapy" /> <definition value="A place where occupational therapy services are provided in an office setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="pharm" /> <display value="Community Pharmacy" /> <definition value="A place where pharmacy services are provided in a shop or community health centre" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="ndisppharm" /> <display value="Non Dispensing Pharmacies" /> <definition value="Licensed for storage/use of Pharmacies but not open for dispensing to the public" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="counsell" /> <display value="Community Counselling" /> <definition value="A place where counselling services are provided in an office setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="midwife" /> <display value="Community Midwife" /> <definition value="Where midwifery services are provided by an independent midwife" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="psychology" /> <display value="Community Psychology" /> <definition value="A place where services are provided by a psychologist in an office setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="afterhours" /> <display value="Community After Hours Clinic" /> <definition value="A place where after hours services are provided in a non-hospital setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="chiropractor" /> <display value="Community Chiropractic" /> <definition value="A place where chiropractic services are provided in an office setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="osteopathy" /> <display value="Community Osteopathy" /> <definition value="A place where osteopathic services are provided in an office setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="familyplan" /> <display value="Community Family Planning Clinic" /> <definition value="A place where family planning services are provided in an office setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="optometry" /> <display value="Community Optometry" /> <definition value="A place where Optometry services are provided in an office or shop setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="hthcentre" /> <display value="Community Health Centre" /> <definition value="A facility providing more than one service" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="podiatry" /> <display value="Podiatry" /> <definition value="A facility where podiatry services are provided" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="hands" /> <display value="Hands" /> <definition value="A place where services specifically related to hands are provided" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="hearing" /> <display value="Ears / Hearing" /> <definition value="Audiological services as well as Ear Health." /> </concept> <concept> <code value="chinesemed" /> <display value="Chinese medicine" /> <definition value="A place where Chinese medicine services are provided." /> </concept> <concept> <code value="acupuncture" /> <display value="Acupuncture" /> <definition value="A place where Acupuncture services are provided" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="natmen" /> <display value="Natural Medicine" /> <definition value="Includes places where naturopaths, Homeopaths etc provide services" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="diet" /> <display value="Nutrition / Dietetics" /> <definition value="A place where nutrition/dietetic services are provided" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="fitness" /> <display value="Gyms, Wellness, Fitness, Health Spas" /> <definition value="A place where services are provided to improve human physical wellness" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="speech" /> <display value="Speech Therapy" /> <definition value="A placed where Speech Therapy services are provided" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="sleep" /> <display value="Sleep / Respiratory" /> <definition value="A place where Sleep and Respiratory services are provided" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="nhospmental" /> <display value="Non Hospital Mental health" /> <definition value="A place where mental health services are provided outside a hospital environment" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="addiction" /> <display value="Alcohol & Drug" /> <definition value="A place where Alcohol, Drug or Addiction services are offered" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="rescare" /> <display value="Residential Support / Housing / Respite care facilities" /> <definition value="A place where residential support or respite care is provided for mental Health or disabled patients (ie not Aged Care" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="ressupport" /> <display value="Residential Support" /> <definition value="Includes residential and assisted living facilities" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="rehab" /> <display value="Rehabilitation Services" /> <definition value="A place where rehabilitation services are provided" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="ambulance" /> <display value="Ambulance" /> <definition value="A place where paramedics and ambulance staff are based for their provision of Healthcare services." /> </concept> <concept> <code value="plunket" /> <display value="Plunket Clinic" /> <definition value="A place where services are provided by the Plunket Organisation" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="homehosp" /> <display value="Hospital in the Home" /> <definition value="Services provided in the patients home environment by Nursing Services" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="ngofacility" /> <display value="NGO Facility" /> <definition value="A place where services are provided by a Non-Government Organisation" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="careersupp" /> <display value="Career / Work Support" /> <definition value="A place where career or work support is provided in an office setting" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="mso" /> <display value="Management Services Organisation" /> <definition value="organisation that supports the provision but does not directly provide health services." /> </concept> <concept> <code value="moh" /> <display value="MOH" /> <definition value="Facilities within MOH - allocated for historical or system purposes" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="phooffice" /> <display value="PHO Office" /> <definition value="PHO Office or Location involved primarily in management of data" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="teaching" /> <display value="Teaching Facility" /> <definition value="Facility providing Health Services as part of training new practitioners" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="covidtest" /> <display value="Covid testing facility" /> <definition value="A place where Covid testing is done" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="covidmiq" /> <display value="Covid isolation and quarantine facility" /> <definition value="A place for Covid isolation and quarantine" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="covidvac" /> <display value="Covid vaccination facility" /> <definition value="A place where Covid vaccinations are given" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="research" /> <display value="Research or Clinical Trials facility" /> <definition value="A place where research or clinical trials are undertaken" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="unknown" /> <display value="Unknown" /> </concept> <concept> <code value="other" /> <display value="Other" /> </concept> </CodeSystem>