Social Care Interoperability Platform FHIR Implementation Guide
Version: 0.1.0, Status: draft

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CodeSystem: MODS Person Telephone Number Type Code

Official URL: https://metadata.phase2.scip.synanetics.cloud/fhir/r4/CodeSystem/MODS-TelephoneNumberType-1 Version: 0.1.0
Draft as of 2026-03-24 Computable Name: MODSTelephoneNumberType

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

This code system https://metadata.phase2.scip.synanetics.cloud/fhir/r4/CodeSystem/MODS-TelephoneNumberType-1 defines the following codes:

CodeDisplay
Carer A communication contact point for a carer
Email Email
Home A communication contact point at a home; attempted contacts for business purposes might intrude privacy and chances are one will contact family or other household members instead of the person one wishes to call. Typically used with urgent cases, or if no other contacts are available.
Mobile A telecommunication device that moves and stays with its owner. May have characteristics of all other use codes, suitable for urgent matters, not the first choice for routine business.
Old This contact point is no longer in use (or was never correct, but retained for records).
Pager Pager
SMS SMS
Temp A temporary contact point. The period can provide more detailed information.
Fax UK Facsimile Number (FAX) number
Work An office contact point. First choice for business related contacts during business hours.