This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/discharge-disposition defines the following codes:
|
Code
|
Display
|
Definition
|
| home
|
Home |
The patient was dicharged and has indicated that they are going to return home afterwards. |
| other-hcf
|
Other healthcare facility |
The patient was transferred to another healthcare facility. |
| hosp
|
Hospice |
The patient has been discharged into palliative care. |
| long
|
Long-term care |
The patient has been discharged into long-term care where is likely to be monitored through an ongoing episode-of-care. |
| aadvice
|
Left against advice |
The patient self discharged against medical advice. |
| exp
|
Expired |
The patient has deceased during this encounter. |
| psy
|
Psychiatric hospital |
The patient has been transferred to a psychiatric facility. |
| rehab
|
Rehabilitation |
The patient was discharged and is to receive post acute care rehabilitation services. |
| snf
|
Skilled nursing facility |
The patient has been discharged to a skilled nursing facility for the patient to receive additional care. |
| oth
|
Other |
The discharge disposition has not otherwise defined. |