0 = Blank

1 = Emergency - The patient required immediate medical intervention as a result of severe, life threatening, or potentially disabling conditions. Generally, the patient was admitted through the emergency room.

2 = Urgent - The patient required immediate attention for the care and treatment of a physical or mental disorder. Generally, the patient was admitted to the first available and suitable accommodation.

3 = Elective - The patient's condition permitted adequate time to schedule the availability of suitable accommodations.

4 = Newborn - Necessitates the use of special source of admission codes.

5 THRU 8 = Reserved.