7171 Hierarchical level, coded

To identify the relationship between the hierarchical object and the identified object.

Type
String (AN)
Length
Min 1 / Max 3
Codes
CodeDescription
1Parent
Identifies the immediate higher levelled hierarchy stage.
2Child
Identifies the immediate lower levelled hierarchy stage.
3Message
Message level.
4Segment
Segment level.
5Composite data element
Composite data element level.
6Simple data element
Simple data element level.
7Code
Code level.

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