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ADT^A03

HL7 v2 trigger event, Chapter 3 Patient Administration, end of encounter.

Definition

A03 indicates the patient leaves the facility and the visit is closed; PV1-45 (Discharge Date/Time) and PV1-36 (Discharge Disposition) are populated. A discharge sent in error is reversed with A13 (Cancel Discharge), the mirror of A11 which cancels the A01 admit.

Origin

Defined in HL7 v2.5.1, Chapter 3 "Patient Administration", published by HL7 International.

Example in context

MSH|^~\&|HIS|HOSP01|EHR|CLINIC02|20260518||ADT^A03^ADT_A03|MSG003|P|2.5.1
EVN|A03|20260518
PID|1||MR1001^^^HOSP^MR||DUBOIS^CLAIRE
PV1|1|I|3WEST^301^A|...||||||||||||||01|...|20260518

  • ADT^A01 — admit that opened the visit closed here.
  • PV1 — carries the discharge date and disposition.

Last updated: June 20, 2026