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The categories a user can file an uploaded document under, recorded on DocumentReference.category. A workflow taxonomy for sorting a practice's documents, not a clinical document classification; a document may carry a category from this system alongside any classification another producer stamped, and may carry none at all -- uncategorized is an ordinary state.

Code Display Definition
imaging Imaging Report Reports from X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, and other imaging tests. Maps onto the CDS-S Report Class "Diagnostic Imaging Report".
diagnostic Diagnostic Test Report Results from a diagnostic test that isn't imaging, a lab result, or a heart or lung test, for example an endoscopy, a biopsy, a hearing test, or a bone density scan. Maps onto the…
cardioresp Heart and Lung Test Report Results from a heart or lung test, for example an ECG, echocardiogram, stress test, spirometry, or sleep study. Maps onto the CDS-S Report Class "Cardio Respiratory Report".
records Records from Another Facility Records sent over from another clinic, hospital, or facility, for example a hospital discharge summary. Maps onto the CDS-S Report Class "Medical Records Report".
consult Consult Report A letter or report from a specialist, following a referral. Maps onto the CDS-S Report Class "Consultant Report".
lab Lab Result A lab result that arrived as a scan or fax rather than through the clinic's electronic lab system. Electronic lab results are handled elsewhere. Maps onto the CDS-S Report Class "…
chartrec Chart Record A chart record scanned or transmitted from a previous EMR. This platform's own workflow concept, with no CDS-S equivalent.
rxrenewal RX Renewal Request A request to renew or refill an existing prescription. This platform's own workflow concept, with no CDS-S equivalent.
referral Referral Report The referral letter or form sent to a specialist to request a consultation. This platform's own workflow concept, with no CDS-S equivalent.
prevention Prevention Record Results or correspondence from a preventive screening program. This platform's own workflow concept, with no CDS-S equivalent.
immunization Immunization Record A record of vaccination such as a vaccination card, travel clinic record, or school immunization form. This platform's own workflow concept, with no CDS-S equivalent.
insurance Insurance A form or letter tied to an insurance or benefits claim. This platform's own workflow concept, with no CDS-S equivalent.
admin Administrative Item Items that are administrative in nature for clinicians or staff to fill out that don't relate to the medical record. This platform's own workflow concept, with no CDS-S equivalent.
other Other Anything that doesn't fit the categories above. Maps onto the CDS-S Report Class "Other Letter".