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CodeSystem: Encounter Type CodeSystem

Official URL: http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/CodeSystem/encounter-type Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2026-10-14 Computable Name: EncounterType

A code system for the nature or purpose of an encounter in Nepal, refining Encounter.class where the setting alone does not convey what kind of visit took place (for example a walk-in for a single lab test versus a full clinical consultation).

This Code system is referenced in the definition of the following value sets:

This case-sensitive code system http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/CodeSystem/encounter-type defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
new-visit New visit A patient's first visit for a new problem or episode of care.
follow-up Follow-up visit A visit continuing care for a problem seen previously.
referral-visit Referred-in visit A visit arising from a referral from another provider or facility.
emergency-visit Emergency visit An unscheduled visit for an acute or urgent condition.
inpatient-admission Inpatient admission Admission for an overnight or longer inpatient stay.
daycare Day-care visit A same-day admission or short-stay episode not requiring an overnight stay.
lab-only Laboratory-only visit A visit solely to have one or more laboratory tests performed.
imaging-only Imaging-only visit A visit solely to have an imaging or radiology study performed.
pharmacy-only Pharmacy-only visit A visit solely to collect medication or receive pharmacy services.
procedure-visit Procedure or treatment visit A visit solely for a procedure or treatment such as dressing, injection, or physiotherapy.
anc Antenatal care visit A visit for antenatal (pregnancy) care.
pnc Postnatal care visit A visit for postnatal care following delivery.
delivery Institutional delivery A visit for childbirth at the facility.
immunization Immunization visit A visit for one or more vaccinations.
family-planning Family planning visit A visit for family planning or contraceptive services.
growth-monitoring Growth monitoring visit A visit for child growth monitoring or IMNCI services.
counseling Counseling or testing visit A visit for counseling or testing services, such as HIV counseling and testing.
screening Screening or health camp visit A visit for screening, outreach, or a health camp.

Description of the above table(s).