Generated Narrative: CodeSystem discharge-disposition Last updated: 2026-01-23 00:00:00+0000 Profile: Shareable CodeSystem This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/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. alt-home Alternative home The patient was discharged and has indicated that they are going to return home afterwards, but not the patient's home - e.g. a family member's home. 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.
This code system defines a set of codes that can be used to where the patient left the hospital.
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The patient was dicharged and has indicated that they are going to return home afterwards.
The patient was discharged and has indicated that they are going to return home afterwards, but not the patient's home - e.g. a family member's home.
The patient was transferred to another healthcare facility.
The patient has been discharged into palliative care.
The patient has been discharged into long-term care where is likely to be monitored through an ongoing episode-of-care.
The patient self discharged against medical advice.
The patient has deceased during this encounter.
The patient has been transferred to a psychiatric facility.
The patient was discharged and is to receive post acute care rehabilitation services.
The patient has been discharged to a skilled nursing facility for the patient to receive additional care.
The discharge disposition has not otherwise defined.