additional-attribute
The additional-attribute terminology CodeSystem provides new and non-standard data attributes associated with an ODS record, that do not fit into other components of the data model.
Overview
The additional-attribute CodeSystem is held on the NHS England Terminology Server (ODS Instance) which can be used to publish new and non-standard data attributes associated with an ODS record, that do not fit into other components of the data model. Data attributes are new, and coverage may vary, therefore the data should be used with caution.
The CodeSystem is subject to change, therefore we suggest that you retrieve the latest version via the API.
CodeSystem usage
You can retrieve reference CodeSystems in full, as they are small enough to be returned in a single query.
Larger CodeSystems which generally contain instance data cannot be retrieved in full due to their size.
You can also search or validate individual concepts; codes stored within the CodeSystem.
Refer to our OAS specification for more information.
CodeSystems properties
| Property code | Property description |
|---|---|
| detail | Additional attribute detail (such as AA21-DORMANT RECORD, AA22-PROPOSED RECORD) |
| detailID | Additional Attribute Detail ID (AA21, AA22, etc) |
| internal | Internal only/publication flag for the additional attribute |
| orgCode | Organisation Code to which the additional attribute applies |
| typeID | Additional attribute type ID (such as 8, 9) |
Other CodeSystems available
The CodeSystem names in the tables below are case sensitive.
Resolvable CodeSystems
The following CodeSystems are resolvable.
Non-resolvable CodeSystems
The following CodeSystems are non-resolvable.
If you try and navigate to the System URL the browser will display an error. For more details about these CodeSystems refer to our Simplifier pages.
| CodeSystem | System URL |
| ods-organization-code | https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code |
| England-ODSDateTime | https://fhir.nhs.uk/England/CodeSystem/England-ODSDateTime |
| England-ODSRecordUseType | https://fhir.nhs.uk/England/CodeSystem/England-ODSRecordUseType |
| England-PeriodType | https://fhir.nhs.uk/England/CodeSystem/England-PeriodType |
Companion product
We have also produced a user interface that allows access to the same information through our companion product: ODS Data Search and Export.
Further information
For more specific information about the data refer to our Reference Data Catalogue.
Additional CodeSystems are referenced by the Implementation Guidance, and these can be found on our Simplifier pages.
Last edited: 27 October 2025 11:05 am