DICOM PS3.3 2025a - Information Object Definitions

C.3.3 Visit Status Module

Table C.3-3 specifies the Attributes of the Visit Status Module, which are relevant to the Patient's stay with the healthcare provider.

Table C.3-3. Visit Status Module Attributes

Attribute Name

Tag

Attribute Description

Visit Status ID

(0038,0008)

Identifies the state of the Visit.

Defined Terms:

CREATED

Created but not yet scheduled

SCHEDULED

Scheduled but not yet admitted

ADMITTED

Patient admitted to institution

DISCHARGED

Patient Discharged

Current Patient Location

(0038,0300)

Describes the current known location of the Patient.

Patient's Institution Residence

(0038,0400)

Primary location where Patient resides (ward, floor, room, etc. or outpatient).

Visit Comments

(0038,4000)

User-defined comments about the Visit.


DICOM PS3.3 2025a - Information Object Definitions