Table 0168 - Processing priority
7 coded values. Used by OM1-25.
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | As soon as possible (a priority lower than stat) |
B | Do at bedside or portable (may be used with other codes) |
C | Measure continuously (e.g., arterial line blood pressure) |
P | Preoperative (to be done prior to surgery) |
R | Routine |
S | Stat (do immediately) |
T | Timing critical (do as near as possible to requested time) |