This item has been superseded by a newer version by one or more Registration Authorities.
Definition
Unique individual health identifier assigned by the IHI Register in encrypted format. NOTE: for initial seeding this won’t be available
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPatient: IHI Number
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Object ClassPatient
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PropertyIHI Number
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Value DomainIdentifier X(18)
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Identifier X(18) ".Data Type | Character |
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Maximum character length | 18 |
Comments
The IHI No. will be in the format of:
- A GS1 GSRN Prefix (7 digits)
- A core 9-digitnumber, followed by;
- A modulus 11 checkdigit for the core number, embedded within;
- A respective GS1 GSRN check digit (1 digit) at the end of the whole number.
References
https://www.ehealthireland.ie/A2I-HIDs-Programme/Individual-Health-Identifier-IHI-/Technical-Information/IHI-Technical-FAQs.pdf