observation-category
type: CodeSystem
node role: treeRoot
id:
  v: observation-category
meta:
  last updated:
    v: 2020-04-09T21:10:28.568+00:00
  profile:
    v: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/shareablecodesystem
    link: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/shareablecodesystem
text:
  status:
    v: generated
  div: Generated Narrative: CodeSystem observation-category Last updated: 2020-04-09 21:10:28+0000 Profile: Shareable CodeSystem This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category defines the following codes: Code Display Definition social-history Social History Social History Observations define the patient's occupational, personal (e.g., lifestyle), social, familial, and environmental history and health risk factors that may impact the patient's health. vital-signs Vital Signs Clinical observations measure the body's basic functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, height, weight, body mass index, head circumference, pulse oximetry, temperature, and body surface area. imaging Imaging Observations generated by imaging. The scope includes observations regarding plain x-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, angiography, echocardiography, and nuclear medicine. laboratory Laboratory The results of observations generated by laboratories. Laboratory results are typically generated by laboratories providing analytic services in areas such as chemistry, hematology, serology, histology, cytology, anatomic pathology (including digital pathology), microbiology, and/or virology. These observations are based on analysis of specimens obtained from the patient and submitted to the laboratory. procedure Procedure Observations generated by other procedures. This category includes observations resulting from interventional and non-interventional procedures excluding laboratory and imaging (e.g., cardiology catheterization, endoscopy, electrodiagnostics, etc.). Procedure results are typically generated by a clinician to provide more granular information about component observations made during a procedure. An example would be when a gastroenterologist reports the size of a polyp observed during a colonoscopy. survey Survey Assessment tool/survey instrument observations (e.g., Apgar Scores, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)). exam Exam Obse…
extension:
  url:
    v: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/structuredefinition-wg
  value:
    v: oo
url:
  v: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
identifier:
  system:
    v: urn:ietf:rfc:3986
  value:
    v: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.1.1125
version:
  v: 1.0.0
name:
  v: ObservationCategoryCodes
title:
  v: Observation Category Codes
status:
  v: draft
experimental:
  v: false
date:
  v: 2024-06-28T19:52:37+00:00
publisher:
  v: Health Level Seven International
contact:
  telecom:
    system:
      v: url
    value:
      v: http://hl7.org
  telecom:
    system:
      v: email
description:
  v: Observation Category codes.
copyright:
  v: This material derives from the HL7 Terminology (THO). THO is copyright ©1989+ Health Level Seven International and is made available under the CC0 designation. For more licensing information see: https://terminology.hl7.org/license
case sensitive:
  v: true
value set:
  v: http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/observation-category
  link: http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/observation-category
content:
  v: complete
concept:
  code:
    v: social-history
  display:
    v: Social History
  definition:
    v: Social History Observations define the patient's occupational, personal (e.g., lifestyle), social, familial, and environmental history and health risk factors that may impact the patient's health.
concept:
  code:
    v: vital-signs
  display:
    v: Vital Signs
  definition:
    v: Clinical observations measure the body's basic functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, height, weight, body mass index, head circumference, pulse oximetry, temperature, and body surface area.
concept:
  code:
    v: imaging
  display:
    v: Imaging
  definition:
    v: Observations generated by imaging. The scope includes observations regarding plain x-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, angiography, echocardiography, and nuclear medicine.
concept:
  code:
    v: laboratory
  display:
    v: Laboratory
  definition:
    v: The results of observations generated by laboratories. Laboratory results are typically generated by laboratories providing analytic services in areas such as chemistry, hematology, serology, histology, cytology, anatomic pathology (including digital pathology), microbiology, and/or virology. These observations are based on analysis of specimens obtained from the patient and submitted to the laboratory.
concept:
  code:
    v: procedure
  display:
    v: Procedure
  definition:
    v: Observations generated by other procedures. This category includes observations resulting from interventional and non-interventional procedures excluding laboratory and imaging (e.g., cardiology catheterization, endoscopy, electrodiagnostics, etc.). Procedure results are typically generated by a clinician to provide more granular information about component observations made during a procedure. An example would be when a gastroenterologist reports the size of a polyp observed during a colonoscopy.
concept:
  code:
    v: survey
  display:
    v: Survey
  definition:
    v: Assessment tool/survey instrument observations (e.g., Apgar Scores, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)).
concept:
  code:
    v: exam
  display:
    v: Exam
  definition:
    v: Observations generated by physical exam findings including direct observations made by a clinician and use of simple instruments and the result of simple maneuvers performed directly on the patient's body.
concept:
  code:
    v: therapy
  display:
    v: Therapy
  definition:
    v: Observations generated by non-interventional treatment protocols (e.g. occupational, physical, radiation, nutritional and medication therapy)
concept:
  code:
    v: activity
  display:
    v: Activity
  definition:
    v: Observations that measure or record any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. Not under direct supervision of practitioner such as a physical therapist. (e.g., laps swum, steps, sleep data)