German Practice Management FHIR Profiles (R4)
0.90.0 - STU1 Germany

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CodeSystem: Praxis Workplace Function

Official URL: https://fhir.cognovis.de/praxis/CodeSystem/praxis-workplace-function Version: 0.90.0
Active as of 2026-07-29 Computable Name: PraxisWorkplaceFunctionCS
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.3.7985.16.67

PVS-agnostic operational workplace functions for ambulatory practice rooms and areas. Codes describe how a physical place is used in day-to-day practice operations. Distinct from Location.physicalType (shape), HealthcareService (offered service), Practitioner.qualification (who may perform), and live occupancy or queue state.

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

This case-sensitive code system https://fhir.cognovis.de/praxis/CodeSystem/praxis-workplace-function defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
reception-check-in Reception / Check-in Patient arrival, registration, and front-desk check-in area
waiting-area Waiting Area Patient waiting space before consultation or procedure
consultation-room Consultation Room Examination and consultation room for ambulatory encounters
treatment-procedure-room Treatment / Procedure Room Room for minor procedures, wound care, or general treatment not covered by a specialty-specific code
blood-draw Blood Draw Phlebotomy / venipuncture workplace
vaccination-injection Vaccination / Injection Workplace for immunization and injection administration
ecg-room ECG Room Electrocardiography recording workplace
ultrasound-room Ultrasound Room Ultrasound examination workplace
wound-care Wound Care Dedicated wound care and dressing workplace
specimen-lab-handling Specimen / Lab Handling Specimen collection, labeling, and pre-analytic handling area (not a full external laboratory)
imaging-radiology-room Imaging / Radiology Room In-practice diagnostic imaging room (X-ray, CT suite within practice, etc.)
dental-treatment-room Dental Treatment Room Dental operatory or treatment room
sterilization-utility Sterilization / Utility Instrument reprocessing, supply, or utility room
back-office Back Office Administrative back-office workplace without direct patient care
telehealth-virtual-workspace Telehealth / Virtual Workspace Configured virtual care workspace (not a physical room); use when the Location represents a telehealth endpoint