The NTE segment is defined here for inclusion in messages defined in other chapters. It is a common format for sending notes and comments.
SEQ |
LEN |
DT |
OPT |
RP/# |
TBL# |
ITEM # |
ELEMENT NAME |
1 |
4 |
SI |
O |
00096 |
Set ID - NTE |
||
2 |
8 |
ID |
O |
0105 |
00097 |
Source of Comment |
|
3 |
64k |
FT |
O |
Y |
00098 |
Comment |
2.24.15.0 NTE field definitions
Definition: This field may be used where multiple NTE segments are included in a message. Their numbering must be described in the application message definition.
Definition: This field is used when source of comment must be identified. This table may be extended locally during implementation.
Table 0105 - Source of comment
Value |
Description |
L |
Ancillary (filler) department is source of comment |
P |
Orderer (placer) is source of comment |
O |
Other system is source of comment |
Definition: This field contains the comment contained in the segment.
Note: In the current HL7 version, this is an FT rather than a TX data type. Since there is no difference between an FT data type without any embedded formatting commands, and a TX data type, this change is compatible with the previous version. |