This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/ex-diagnosistype defines the following codes: Code Display Definition admitting Admitting Diagnosis The diagnosis given as the reason why the patient was admitted to the hospital. clinical Clinical Diagnosis A diagnosis made on the basis of medical signs and patient-reported symptoms, rather than diagnostic tests. differential Differential Diagnosis One of a set of the possible diagnoses that could be connected to the signs, symptoms, and lab findings. discharge Discharge Diagnosis The diagnosis given when the patient is discharged from the hospital. laboratory Laboratory Diagnosis A diagnosis based significantly on laboratory reports or test results, rather than the physical examination of the patient. nursing Nursing Diagnosis A diagnosis which identifies people's responses to situations in their lives, such as a readiness to change or a willingness to accept assistance. prenatal Prenatal Diagnosis A diagnosis determined prior to birth. principal Principal Diagnosis The single medical diagnosis that is most relevant to the patient's chief complaint or need for treatment. radiology Radiology Diagnosis A diagnosis based primarily on the results from medical imaging studies. remote Remote Diagnosis A diagnosis determined using telemedicine techniques. retrospective Retrospective Diagnosis The labeling of an illness in a specific historical event using modern knowledge, methods and disease classifications. self Self Diagnosis A diagnosis determined by the patient.
This value set includes example Diagnosis Type codes.
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The diagnosis given as the reason why the patient was admitted to the hospital.
A diagnosis made on the basis of medical signs and patient-reported symptoms, rather than diagnostic tests.
One of a set of the possible diagnoses that could be connected to the signs, symptoms, and lab findings.
The diagnosis given when the patient is discharged from the hospital.
A diagnosis based significantly on laboratory reports or test results, rather than the physical examination of the patient.
A diagnosis which identifies people's responses to situations in their lives, such as a readiness to change or a willingness to accept assistance.
The single medical diagnosis that is most relevant to the patient's chief complaint or need for treatment.
A diagnosis based primarily on the results from medical imaging studies.
A diagnosis determined using telemedicine techniques.
The labeling of an illness in a specific historical event using modern knowledge, methods and disease classifications.