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Reference Tables

This documentation provides access to all RIPS (Individual Registry of Health Services Provision) reference tables used in Colombia’s health information system.

All reference tables are available in JSON format and include:

  • JSON Data: Raw reference data ready for integration
  • JSON Schema: Validation schemas for data structure
  • API Documentation: Field descriptions and usage examples
TableRecordsDescription
Countries249International countries catalog for patient nationality and origin.
Document Type13PISIS identification document type catalog used for patients and reporting entities.
Municipalities1,124Colombian municipalities catalog with DANE codes and geographic information.
Sex3Gender classification codes used in RIPS reporting (Male, Female, Intersex/Undetermined).
Territorial Zone2Territorial zone classification (urban, rural) for RIPS Version 2.
User Type13Patient type classification (contributory, subsidized, special regimes) for RIPS Version 2.
TableRecordsDescription
CUPS Procedures13,640Unique Classification of Health Procedures (CUPS) - standardized medical procedures catalog.
CUPS Purpose990Purpose classification for CUPS procedures (diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive).
CUPS-ICD10 Relationships1,581Relationships between CUPS procedures and ICD-10 diagnostic codes.
Diagnosis Type3Classification of principal diagnosis types for RIPS Version 2.
ICD-10 Codes12,634International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) diagnostic codes.
TableRecordsDescription
CUMS Medications162,285Unique Code of Medications (CUMS) - national medications and medical devices catalog.
INN (DCI)9,609International Nonproprietary Names (INN/DCI) for pharmaceutical substances.
Maximum Medication Prices38,307Maximum regulated medication price catalog used for RIPS medication validation and billing checks.
Medication Type5Medication type classification (POS, non-POS) for RIPS Version 2.
Medication Unit of Measure273Units of measurement for medications (mg, ml, tablets, etc.).
Pharmaceutical Form47Pharmaceutical dosage forms catalog (tablets, capsules, injections, etc.).
Presentation Unit78Units for medication presentation and packaging.
Standardized Unit of Measure34,643Standardized international units of measurement for medical use.
TableRecordsDescription
Admission Route14Routes of patient admission to health services (emergency, referral, etc.).
Care Modality9Health service care modality catalog for grouping service and health technology delivery.
Condition & Destination8Patient condition at discharge and destination after hospital stay.
Consultation Purpose34Purpose of consultation or health technology application for RIPS Version 2.
External Cause29External causes of morbidity and mortality (accidents, violence, etc.) for RIPS Version 2.
Other Services Type6Classification of other health services not covered in main categories.
Service Groups5Health service group classifications for RIPS reporting.
Services157Specific health services catalog and classifications.
TableRecordsDescription
Collection Concept5Payment collection concepts and billing categories.
Coverage Plan15Health insurance coverage plan types and benefit categories.
Payment Method5Payment modalities for health services (capitation, fee-for-service, etc.).
TableRecordsDescription
EAP Codes by NIT1,717Health Promoting Entity (EAP) codes indexed by tax identification number.
IPS Habilitation Codes204,743Health service provider habilitation codes from the Ministry external sync API.
Non-REPS IPS2,782Health Service Providers (IPS) not registered in the Special Registry of Health Service Providers (REPS).
REPS Providers96,507Health service providers registered in REPS, downloaded directly from the FEV-RIPS GetDatos API.
TableRecordsDescription
Disability (Yes/No)2Yes/No list for disability and incapacity reporting.

For information about table update status and SISPRO endpoints, see the Reference Tables Status page.

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const cie10 = await fetch(
'https://cdn-minsalud.pahventure.com/ref/Rips.REFs_CIE10.json'
).then(res => res.json());