---
title: "POST /abdm/uhi/v1/physical-consultation/booking/init"
method: POST
path: "/abdm/uhi/v1/physical-consultation/booking/init"
---

# POST /abdm/uhi/v1/physical-consultation/booking/init

`POST /abdm/uhi/v1/physical-consultation/booking/init`

This api is used to Initiate the Booking.

## Headers

- `X-Pt-Id` string
- `X-Partner-Pt-Id` string
- `X-Hip-Id` string

## Request body

- ModelsInitRequest
  - `billing` ModelsInitBilling
    - `address` ModelsAddress
      - `city` string
      - `country` string
      - `door` string
      - `locality` string
      - `name` string
      - `state` string
    - `name` string — Full name of the person or entity responsible for billing
    - `phone` string — Contact phone number for billing
  - `doctor_id` string — Unique identifier of the doctor associated with the slot
  - `end_time` string — End time of the appointment (24H format, ISO 8601 supported)
  - `facility_id` string — Optional facility or branch identifier if applicable
  - `price` ModelsPrice
    - `currency` string — Currency code in ISO 4217 format (e.g., INR, USD)
    - `value` string — Consultation fee amount in the specified currency
  - `provider_id` string — Unique identifier of the healthcare provider or hospital
  - `slot_id` string — Unique identifier of the selected slot
  - `start_time` string — Start time of the appointment (24H format, ISO 8601 supported)
  - `transaction_id` string — Unique transaction identifier for slot booking received in the previous api response

## Response `200`

OK

- ModelsGetPhysConsCommonResponse
  - `order_id` string — Unique booking/order ID
  - `provider_id` string — Provider ID for the next API call
  - `txn_id` string — Unique transaction ID for the next API call

## Other responses

- `4XX`
- `5XX`

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