Encounter Modality
Definition
The method of contact between the person and health care provider
Data element maturity
2: Proposed
Data Element Guidance
n/a
Recommended Terminologies
Terminology foundation
SNOMED CT CA includes 1479971000168109 | Email encounter (procedure) or 445450000 | Encounter by short message service text messaging (procedure) or 34581000087102 | In-person encounter (procedure) or 185317003 | Telephone encounter (procedure) or 453131000124105 | Videotelephony encounter (procedure)
SNOMED CT CA includes 1479971000168109 | Email encounter (procedure) or 445450000 | Encounter by short message service text messaging (procedure) or 34581000087102 | In-person encounter (procedure) or 185317003 | Telephone encounter (procedure) or 453131000124105 | Videotelephony encounter (procedure)
Value set examples
- Email encounter
- Telephone encounter
- In-person encounter
- Text messaging encounter
- Video conference encounter
Value set maturity
2: Proposed
Value set guidance
n/a
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Encounter Modality. Accessed November 02, 2026.
