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title: "MPI Limbo Search"
slug: "mpi-limbo-search"
updated: 2026-06-03T20:31:12Z
published: 2026-06-03T20:31:12Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.imat.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# MPI Limbo Search
The limbo store exists for all patient records with fictitious data, untrusted data, or insufficient identifying data to create an MPID when entered into the system. When the patient has sufficient identifying information to create an MPID, it is possible to move him or her from the limbo store.
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## Limbo Search
Search for limbo records as you would for persona records found in the [Persona Search](https://docs.imat.io/docs/mpi#mpi-persona-search). Below are the differences found between the two searches:
- **Date of service**
Enter the date of service in this format: yyyy-dd-mm.
- **Facility/MRN**
Either the facility or the MRN can be entered here. In the persona search, the two fields are separated. The same searching rules apply when entering either the facility or the MRN.
- **Address fields**
Use the same rules for spelling and punctuation, but the fields are separated.
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## Access Create PI
Access **Create PI** by following the steps below:
1. Go to the MPI limbo search.
2. Locate and click on the correct record.
3. Click on RECORD DETAILS in the pane on the right.
4. When the record details screen opens, click CREATE PI.
In all releases after 8.0, locate the URI in the top right corner or in the browser's address bar while viewing a record in the limbo store. Previous releases use SPI (Source Patient Information) record numbers.
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## Create a New MPID
Once **Create PI** is opened, the information in the system is automatically populated into the correct fields. Know that any of this information can be corrected at this time if needed.
### Identifiers
- **Use**
Choose one of the options that best describes the use case: usual, official, temporary, or secondary.
- **Type**
Choose either Medical Record Number or Social Security Number.
- **Assigner display and Assigner reference**
When using an MRN, enter the facility name and/or the facility reference number. These are disabled when using an SSN.
- **System**
This is a unique identifier for the record. When you click on the field, it provides an example of how it should be entered. For example, the identifier for facilities is *https://mpi.imat.io/facility/xxxxxxx* with the unique value replacing the Xs.
- **Value**
Enter the SSN or the MRN.
Add more identifiers by clicking add_circle. Delete any identifier by clicking remove_circle.
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### Name
- **Use**
Choose one of the options that best describes the use case: usual, official, temporary, nickname, anonymous, old, or name changed for marriage.
- **Given name(s)**
Enter the given names in the fields. If *John Jacob Jingleheimer* is entered in this field, it is treated as the entire first name. However, if the name is separated with a comma, *John, Jacob Jingleheimer*, then *John* is treated as the first name while *Jacob Jingleheimer* is recorded as the middle name.
- **Family name**
Enter the family name of the patient. It is acceptable to enter last names with spaces and hyphens: *van Buren*, *Rimsky-Korsakov*.
Add more names by clicking add_circle. Delete any name by clicking remove_circle.
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### General
- **Gender**
Enter male or female.
- **Date of birth**
Enter the date the patient was born.
- **Marital status**
Choose the appropriate status from the drop-down list provided.
- **Multiple Birth**
Enter the birth order number in the additional field provided when the box is checked.
- **Deceased**
Enter the date and time of death in the additional field provided when the box is checked.
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### Extensions
- **Type**
Choose Ethnicity or Race from the drop-down, then select the correct information when the additional field appears.
Add more extensions by clicking add_circle. Delete any extension by clicking remove_circle.
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### Telecom
- **System**
Select the appropriate communication type from the drop-down list.
- **Use**
Choose the correct location to communicate: home, work, temporary, old, or mobile.
- **Value**
Enter the number into the field. Use the example provided in the field as a guide for entering the number.
Add more numbers by clicking add_circle. Delete any number by clicking remove_circle.
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### Address
Remember that address searches executed in MPI must match exactly as they are entered into the system. See [Persona Search](https://docs.imat.io/docs/mpi#mpi-persona-search) for more information.
- **Use**
Choose the correct use case from the drop-down list provided.
- **Type**
Select the type of address: postal, physical, or physical and postal.
- **Street Address**
- **City**
- **State**
- **Postal Code**
- **District**
- **Country**
Add more addresses by clicking add_circle. Delete any address by clicking remove_circle.
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### Communication
If the patient's native language is not English, check the box and select the preferred language from the drop-down list provided.
Add more languages by clicking add_circle. Delete any language by clicking remove_circle.
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### MPID Assignment
Either create a new MPID or assign it to an existing MPID. If you choose to link it to an MPID, enter the desired number into the field provided.
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### Record Attachment
If the record URI is known, and the patient has more than one record URI associated with him or her, create a comma-separated list in the field provided.
Release 8.0 and newer use the URI.
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### Options
This is the place to enter any applicable comments to identify the patient. Here you can also check the box to commit the record immediately.
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### New MPID Submission
Create a new MPID by pressing the blue SUBMIT button found at the bottom of the form. After the record has been submitted, a confirmation appears with the new PI number, MPID number, and the links to view the record and to edit the PI record.
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## Delete Limbo Records
If you find that a limbo record is no longer needed, you can remove the record.
### Delete Multiple Records
1. Perform a limbo search.
2. Click desired records or click the box in the heading to select all records in the results.
3. Click DELETE. At this time, you can also elect to remove all PHI associated with the records from the system.
4. Confirm you want to delete the records. At this time, you can add a comment if you desire.
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### Delete Individual Records
1. Find the limbo record.
2. Open the Persona Details screen.
3. Click DELETE.
4. Confirm you'd like to delete. At this time, you can also elect to remove all PHI that may be associated with this record from the system.
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### View Pending Deletion Records
Limbo records that are pending deletion appear in red. Once the records are permanently deleted, they are removed from the list.