Encounter
A discrete, time-bound interaction between a patient (or group of patients) and one or more healthcare providers, occurring for the purpose of providing healthcare services related to one or more health concerns.<br/>
- Attributes
- Associations To
- Associations From
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Encounter Identifier
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Identifer
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A unique alphanumeric assigned to each encounter event. It helps track and manage patient information and services associated with that particular visit or interaction, ensuring proper documentation and billing. <br/>
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Group Encounter Indicator
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Indicator
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An indicator that the encounter was planned and took place as a group encounter.<br/>
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Encounter Class Code
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Codeable Concept
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Notes:
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A coded concept that specifies the context of an encounter (e.g., inpatient, ambulatory, and emergency).<br/><br/><b>Value Set</b>: To be developed.<br/>
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Encounter Creation Date Time
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Date Time
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The date and time when this encounter record hasbeen created. <br/>
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Encounter Start Date Time
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Date Time
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The date and time when the encounter began (may differ from the start date time of the encounter for a given patient, which is when their participation began). <br/>
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Encounter End Date Time
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Date Time
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The date and time when the encounter ended (may differ from the end date time of the encounter for a given patient, which is when their participation ended). <br/><br/>
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