Definition
A code based on the geographical or administrative breadth of applicability of Person identifier.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson (identifier)—identifier type
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyIdentifier type
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Value DomainIdentifier geographic/administrative scope code A
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Identifier geographic/administrative scope code A ".| Data Type | String |
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| Format | A |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | L | Local | ||
| A | Area/region/district | |||
| S | State or territory |
Comments
Guide for use:
A person can have more than one person identifier. Each Person identifier must have an appropriate person identifier type code recorded.
Use this field to record only identifier type. It must not be used to record any other person related information.
Origin:
AS5017 Health Care Client Identification