Encounter Admit Source
Definition
The location or setting from which the person was admitted to the hospital
Data element maturity
0: In development
Data Element Guidance
n/a
Recommended Terminologies
Terminology foundation
CIHI Code System AdmitSourceCode
CIHI Code System AdmitSourceCode
Value set examples
- Direct
- Emergency
- Newborn
- Day Procedure
- Clinic
- Transfer In
Note: This is the full proposed value set.
Value set maturity
1: Draft
Value set guidance
n/a
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Encounter Admit Source. Accessed November 02, 2026.
