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XCN: Extended Composite ID Number and Name for Persons

This data type is used extensively appearing in the PV1, ORC, RXO, RXE, OBR and SCH segments, as well as others, where there is a need to specify the ID number and name of a person.

SEQLENGTHDTOPTTBL #NAME
XCN.115STOId Number
XCN.2194FNOFamily Name
XCN.330STOFirstNameGiven Name
XCN.430STOSecond And Further Given Names Or Initials Thereof
XCN.520STOSuffix (e.g., Jr Or Iii)
XCN.620STOPrefix (e.g., Dr)
XCN.75ISB0360Degree (e.g., Md)
XCN.84ISC0297Source Table
XCN.9227HDO0363Assigning Authority
XCN.101IDO0200Name Type Code
XCN.111STOIdentifier Check Digit
XCN.123IDC0061Check Digit Scheme
XCN.135IDO0203Identifier Type Code
XCN.14227HDOAssigning Facility
XCN.151IDO0465Name Representation Code
XCN.16483CEO0448Name Context
XCN.1753DRBName Validity Range
XCN.181IDO0444Name Assembly Order
XCN.1926TSOEffective Date
XCN.2026TSOExpiration Date
XCN.21199STOProfessional Suffix
XCN.22705CWEOAssigning Jurisdiction
XCN.23705CWEOAssigning Agency Or Department
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