Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Shared Care FHIR API
0.4.5 - release

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## CodeSystem: NZ Appointment Reason Codes Code System

Official URL: https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/shared-care/CodeSystem/nz-onlinegp-appointment-reason-codes-cs | Version: 0.4.5
Draft as of 2026-03-03 | Computable Name: NzAppointmentReasonCodesCS

Code system for NZ appointment reason codes

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

- NzAppointmentReasonCodes

This case-sensitive code system `https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/shared-care/CodeSystem/nz-onlinegp-appointment-reason-codes-cs` defines the following codes:

Code | Display | Definition
566531000210101 | Timely in person appointment unavailable | Service user unable to get into usual GP practice for in person appointment when required. GP booked / wait for appointment is too long
566541000210109 | Unable to attend in person due to impaired mobility | Service user has difficulty traveling to clinics
566551000210107 | Lives in rural or remote location | Service user has limited access to healthcare facilities in location of residence or current location
566561000210105 | Unable to attend in person due to work or family constraint | Service user has limited time / access to healthcare facilities due to work or family constraints / responsibilities
566571000210104 | Avoiding possible exposure to infectious disease | Service user has personal health concerns, immunocompromised status, or protecting vulnerable household members
566581000210102 | Telehealth appointment booked for convenience | Service user does not have accessibility or booking constraints but prefers convenience of telehealth service
566351000210102 | Patient not registered - not needed | Not registered in general practice