Section title: External Code Lists

Sexual Orientation Codes

1004
These codes convey an individual’s sexual orientation in relation to the pattern of emotional, sexual, and romantic attraction.

Maintenance Request Status

The list below shows the status of change requests which are in process.

Each request will be in one of the following statuses:

  1. Received
    The request has been submitted but is not yet under review.
  2. Pending
    Staff has looked at the request to ensure it's a legitimate request (not spam), that it is assigned to the correct CMG, and that all required information is present.
  3. In Process
    The CMG has initiated their decision process.
  4. On Hold
    The CMG has initiated their decision process but cannot complete it at this time.
  5. CMG Approved
    The CMG has considered and approved the request, this does not mean it was approved exactly as submitted, it means maintenance related to the request was approved. Requests in this status will be applied to the next version.
  6. CMG Disapproved
    The CMG has considered and disapproved the request, no maintenance action will occur. Requests in this status are complete/final.

Maintenance Request Form

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required




*The description you are suggesting for a new code or to replace the description for a current code.

*Explain the business scenario or use case when the requested new code would be used, the reason an existing code is no longer appropriate for the code list’s business purpose, or reason the current description needs to be revised.


8/11/2026
0001Lesbian, Gay, or Homosexual
Start: 08/01/2026
0002Straight or Heterosexual
Start: 08/01/2026
0003Bisexual
Start: 08/01/2026
0004Other
Start: 08/01/2026
0005Don't Know
Start: 08/01/2026
0006Asked But Choose Not to Answer
Start: 08/01/2026
0007Unknown
Start: 08/01/2026