This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/ndh-healthcare-service-category defines the following codes:
Code
Display
Definition
behav
Behavioral Health
Services related to the promotion of mental health, resilience and wellbeing; the treatment of mental and substance use disorders; and the support of those who experience and/or are in recovery from these conditions, along with their families and communities.
dent
Dental
Services related to the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the teeth, gums, and mouth.
dme
DME/Medical Supplies
Health care consumables or equipments supplied to patients
emerg
Emergency care
Health care services rendered within a designated emergency care facility, for point-in-time evaluation and/or treatment any medical condition such that a prudent layperson possessing an average knowledge of medicine and health, believes that immediate unscheduled medical care is required.
group
Medical Group
Health care services provided by a collective of medical practitioners, typically physicians, who work together to deliver coordinated medical care. This group focuses on medical treatment and does not vision or dental services.
home
Home Health
Health care services delivered to patients within their residence rather than a clinical setting; usually provided by nurses, home health aides, and other professionals on a regularly scheduled visit.
hosp
Hospital
Health care services rendered within a hospital or other inpatient setting providng patient treatment with specialzed medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
lab
Laboratory
Pathology and laboratory testing on clinical specimenst to obtain informaion about the health of a paeint to aid in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
outpat
Clinic or Outpatient Facility
Health care services rendered in an outpatient facility, e.g. medical procedures, surgeries, etc.
prov
Medical Provider
Individual healthcare services rendered by a licensed medical professional, such as a physician or nurse, focusing on general medical care rather than specialized fields like dentistry or vision.
pharm
Pharmacy
Services related to the storage, compounding, dispensing and sale of drugs.
trans
Transportation
Services related to the transportation of patients to and from a healthcare facility, or programs related to transportation insecurity.
urg
Urgent Care
Unscheduled health care services which provide for point-in-time evaluation or treatment of a non-life-threatening medical condition.
vis
Vision
Services related to the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the eyes.
education
Education
Services or programs related to education, including health literacy, health education, and health promotion (stress management, smoking cessation, etc.)
employment
Employment
Services or programs related to employment assistance.
financial
Financial
Services or programs related to financial insecurity, material hardship, or medical cost burden.
food
Food
Services or programs related to food insecurity or inadequate nutrition.
housing
Housing
Services or programs related to housing instability, inadequate housing, or homelessness.
personal-safety
Personal Safety
Services or programs related to personal safety, including intimate partner violence, elder abuse, sexual violence, and child abuse and neglect.
social-connection
Social Connection
Services or programs related to social isolation or social connection.