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Definition
The numeric descriptor for a postal delivery area, aligned with locality, suburb or place for the address of an organisation, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptService provider organisation (address)—Australian postcode
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Object ClassService provider organisation
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PropertyAustralian Postcode
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Value DomainAustralian postcode code (Postcode datafile) NNNN
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Australian postcode code (Postcode datafile) NNNN ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | {NNNN} |
| Maximum character length | 4 |
Comments
Origin:
National Health Data Committee
National Community Services Data Committee
Australia Post Postcode book. Reference through:
References
AS5017 Health Care Client Identification, 2002, Sydney: Standards Australia
AS4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia
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AS4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia
This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.