Bidirectional Services eReferral (BSeR)
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Bidirectional Services eReferral (BSeR), published by HL7 Public Health Working Group. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 2.0.0-ballot built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/bser/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: BSeRCoverage - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2024-04-17

Definitions for the BSeR-Coverage resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Coverage
2. Coverage.identifier
ShortMember ID and other identifiers
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Must Supporttrue
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.identifier. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ type
  • 4. Coverage.identifier:memberid
    Slice Namememberid
    ShortMember ID
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..1
    Must Supporttrue
    6. Coverage.identifier:memberid.type
    ShortMember Number identifier type
    Control1..?
    Must Supporttrue
    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
        "code" : "MB"
      }]
    }
    8. Coverage.status
    Short(USCDI) active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
    Comments

    The Coverage.status alone does not indicate whether an individual's coverage is terminated or that the individual is not covered. The Coverage.period needs to be considered as well.

    Must Supporttrue
    10. Coverage.type
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Payer Type .
    (extensible to http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.114222.4.11.3591)
    Must Supporttrue
    12. Coverage.subscriber
    Definition

    The subscriber is the policy holder of the insurance plan. When the beneficiary Patient is not the subscriber use RelatedPerson.

    TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile)
    Must Supporttrue
    Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
    14. Coverage.subscriberId
    Comments

    The identifier assigned by the Payer on the subscriber's ID card

    Must Supporttrue
    16. Coverage.beneficiary
    Comments

    Identifier for a member assigned by the Payer.

    TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile)
    Must Supporttrue
    18. Coverage.relationship
    Comments

    Relationship of the member to the person insured (subscriber)

    Control1..?
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from SubscriberRelationshipCodes
    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/subscriber-relationship)
    Must Supporttrue
    20. Coverage.period
    Comments

    Date that the contract became effective and date that the contract was terminated or coverage changed.

    Must Supporttrue
    22. Coverage.payor
    Control0..1
    TypeReference(US Core Organization Profile, US Core Patient Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile)
    Must Supporttrue
    Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
    24. Coverage.class
    Must Supporttrue
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.class. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • pattern @ type
    • 26. Coverage.class:group
      Slice Namegroup
      ShortGroup
      Control0..1
      Must Supporttrue
      28. Coverage.class:group.type
      Pattern Value{
        "coding" : [{
          "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/coverage-class",
          "code" : "group"
        }]
      }
      30. Coverage.class:group.value
      ShortGroup Number
      Comments

      Employer account identifier

      Must Supporttrue
      32. Coverage.class:group.name
      ShortGroup Name
      Comments

      Name of the Employer Account (135)

      Must Supporttrue
      34. Coverage.class:plan
      Slice Nameplan
      ShortPlan
      Control0..1
      Must Supporttrue
      36. Coverage.class:plan.type
      Pattern Value{
        "coding" : [{
          "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/coverage-class",
          "code" : "plan"
        }]
      }
      38. Coverage.class:plan.value
      ShortPlan Number
      Comments

      Business concept used by a health plan to describe its benefit offerings

      Must Supporttrue
      40. Coverage.class:plan.name
      ShortPlan Name
      Comments

      Name of the health plan benefit offering assigned to the Plan Identifier

      Must Supporttrue

      Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

      0. Coverage
      Definition

      Financial instrument which may be used to reimburse or pay for health care products and services. Includes both insurance and self-payment.

      ShortInsurance or medical plan or a payment agreement
      Comments

      The Coverage resource contains the insurance card level information, which is customary to provide on claims and other communications between providers and insurers.

      Control0..*
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
      dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
      dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
      dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
      dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
      2. Coverage.implicitRules
      Definition

      A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

      ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
      Comments

      Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

      Control0..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      4. Coverage.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      6. Coverage.identifier
      Definition

      A unique identifier assigned to this coverage.

      ShortMember ID and other identifiersBusiness Identifier for the coverage
      Comments

      The main (and possibly only) identifier for the coverage - often referred to as a Member Id, Certificate number, Personal Health Number or Case ID. May be constructed as the concatenation of the Coverage.SubscriberID and the Coverage.dependant.

      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control0..*
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Allows coverages to be distinguished and referenced.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.identifier. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • pattern @ type
      • 8. Coverage.identifier:memberid
        Slice Namememberid
        Definition

        A unique identifier assigned to this coverage.

        ShortMember IDBusiness Identifier for the coverage
        Comments

        The main (and possibly only) identifier for the coverage - often referred to as a Member Id, Certificate number, Personal Health Number or Case ID. May be constructed as the concatenation of the Coverage.SubscriberID and the Coverage.dependant.

        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..1*
        TypeIdentifier
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows coverages to be distinguished and referenced.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        10. Coverage.identifier:memberid.use
        Definition

        The purpose of this identifier.

        Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
        Comments

        Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

        Control0..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

        Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

        Typecode
        Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        12. Coverage.identifier:memberid.type
        Definition

        A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

        ShortMember Number identifier typeDescription of identifier
        Comments

        This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

        Control10..1
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type)

        A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

        Pattern Value{
          "coding" : [{
            "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
            "code" : "MB"
          }]
        }
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        14. Coverage.status
        Definition

        The status of the resource instance.

        Short(USCDI) active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-erroractive | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
        Comments

        The Coverage.status alone does not indicate whether an individual's coverage is terminated or that the individual is not covered. The Coverage.period needs to be considered as well.


        This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains the code entered-in-error that marks the coverage as not currently valid.

        Control1..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from FinancialResourceStatusCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/fm-status|4.0.1
        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/fm-status|4.0.1)

        A code specifying the state of the resource instance.

        Typecode
        Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Need to track the status of the resource as 'draft' resources may undergo further edits while 'active' resources are immutable and may only have their status changed to 'cancelled'.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        16. Coverage.type
        Definition

        The type of coverage: social program, medical plan, accident coverage (workers compensation, auto), group health or payment by an individual or organization.

        ShortCoverage category such as medical or accident
        Control0..1
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from The codes SHOULD be taken from Payer Type .http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-type
        (extensible to http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.114222.4.11.3591)
        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        The order of application of coverages is dependent on the types of coverage.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        18. Coverage.subscriber
        Definition

        The subscriber is the policy holder of the insurance plan. When the beneficiary Patient is not the subscriber use RelatedPerson.


        The party who has signed-up for or 'owns' the contractual relationship to the policy or to whom the benefit of the policy for services rendered to them or their family is due.

        ShortSubscriber to the policy
        Comments

        May be self or a parent in the case of dependants.

        Control0..1
        TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile, Patient, RelatedPerson)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        This is the party who is entitled to the benfits under the policy.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        20. Coverage.subscriberId
        Definition

        The insurer assigned ID for the Subscriber.

        ShortID assigned to the subscriber
        Comments

        The identifier assigned by the Payer on the subscriber's ID card

        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        The insurer requires this identifier on correspondance and claims (digital and otherwise).

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        22. Coverage.beneficiary
        Definition

        The party who benefits from the insurance coverage; the patient when products and/or services are provided.

        ShortPlan beneficiary
        Comments

        Identifier for a member assigned by the Payer.

        Control1..1
        TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile, Patient)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        This is the party who receives treatment for which the costs are reimbursed under the coverage.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        24. Coverage.relationship
        Definition

        The relationship of beneficiary (patient) to the subscriber.

        ShortBeneficiary relationship to the subscriber
        Comments

        Relationship of the member to the person insured (subscriber)


        Typically, an individual uses policies which are theirs (relationship='self') before policies owned by others.

        Control10..1
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from SubscriberRelationshipCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/subscriber-relationship
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/subscriber-relationship)
        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

        To determine relationship between the patient and the subscriber to determine coordination of benefits.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        26. Coverage.period
        Definition

        Time period during which the coverage is in force. A missing start date indicates the start date isn't known, a missing end date means the coverage is continuing to be in force.

        ShortCoverage start and end dates
        Comments

        Date that the contract became effective and date that the contract was terminated or coverage changed.

        Control0..1
        TypePeriod
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Some insurers require the submission of the coverage term.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        28. Coverage.payor
        Definition

        The program or plan underwriter or payor including both insurance and non-insurance agreements, such as patient-pay agreements.

        ShortIssuer of the policy
        Comments

        May provide multiple identifiers such as insurance company identifier or business identifier (BIN number). For selfpay it may provide multiple paying persons and/or organizations.

        Control1..1*
        TypeReference(US Core Organization Profile, US Core Patient Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile, Organization, Patient, RelatedPerson)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Need to identify the issuer to target for claim processing and for coordination of benefit processing.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        30. Coverage.class
        Definition

        A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

        ShortAdditional coverage classifications
        Comments

        For example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

        Control0..*
        TypeBackboneElement
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

        The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.class. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • pattern @ type
        • 32. Coverage.class.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          34. Coverage.class.type
          Definition

          The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided, for example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

          ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
          Control1..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class
          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

          The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          36. Coverage.class.value
          Definition

          The alphanumeric string value associated with the insurer issued label.

          ShortValue associated with the type
          Comments

          For example, the Group or Plan number.

          Control1..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          The insurer issued label and value are necessary to identify the specific policy.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          38. Coverage.class:group
          Slice Namegroup
          Definition

          A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

          ShortGroupAdditional coverage classifications
          Comments

          For example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

          Control0..1*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summaryfalse
          Requirements

          The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          40. Coverage.class:group.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          42. Coverage.class:group.type
          Definition

          The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided, for example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

          ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
          Control1..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class
          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

          The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

          Pattern Value{
            "coding" : [{
              "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/coverage-class",
              "code" : "group"
            }]
          }
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          44. Coverage.class:group.value
          Definition

          The alphanumeric string value associated with the insurer issued label.

          ShortGroup NumberValue associated with the type
          Comments

          Employer account identifier


          For example, the Group or Plan number.

          Control1..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          The insurer issued label and value are necessary to identify the specific policy.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          46. Coverage.class:group.name
          Definition

          A short description for the class.

          ShortGroup NameHuman readable description of the type and value
          Comments

          Name of the Employer Account (135)

          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Used to provide a meaningful description in correspondence to the patient.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          48. Coverage.class:plan
          Slice Nameplan
          Definition

          A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

          ShortPlanAdditional coverage classifications
          Comments

          For example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

          Control0..1*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summaryfalse
          Requirements

          The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          50. Coverage.class:plan.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          52. Coverage.class:plan.type
          Definition

          The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided, for example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

          ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
          Control1..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class
          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

          The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

          Pattern Value{
            "coding" : [{
              "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/coverage-class",
              "code" : "plan"
            }]
          }
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          54. Coverage.class:plan.value
          Definition

          The alphanumeric string value associated with the insurer issued label.

          ShortPlan NumberValue associated with the type
          Comments

          Business concept used by a health plan to describe its benefit offerings


          For example, the Group or Plan number.

          Control1..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          The insurer issued label and value are necessary to identify the specific policy.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          56. Coverage.class:plan.name
          Definition

          A short description for the class.

          ShortPlan NameHuman readable description of the type and value
          Comments

          Name of the health plan benefit offering assigned to the Plan Identifier

          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Used to provide a meaningful description in correspondence to the patient.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

          Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

          0. Coverage
          Definition

          Financial instrument which may be used to reimburse or pay for health care products and services. Includes both insurance and self-payment.

          ShortInsurance or medical plan or a payment agreement
          Comments

          The Coverage resource contains the insurance card level information, which is customary to provide on claims and other communications between providers and insurers.

          Control0..*
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
          dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
          dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
          dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
          dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
          2. Coverage.id
          Definition

          The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

          ShortLogical id of this artifact
          Comments

          The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

          Control0..1
          Typeid
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          4. Coverage.meta
          Definition

          The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

          ShortMetadata about the resource
          Control0..1
          TypeMeta
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          6. Coverage.implicitRules
          Definition

          A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

          ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
          Comments

          Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

          Control0..1
          Typeuri
          Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          8. Coverage.language
          Definition

          The base language in which the resource is written.

          ShortLanguage of the resource content
          Comments

          Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

          Control0..1
          BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
          (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

          A human language.

          Additional BindingsPurpose
          AllLanguagesMax Binding
          Typecode
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          10. Coverage.text
          Definition

          A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

          ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
          Comments

          Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

          Control0..1
          TypeNarrative
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          12. Coverage.contained
          Definition

          These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

          ShortContained, inline Resources
          Comments

          This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

          Control0..*
          TypeResource
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
          14. Coverage.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          16. Coverage.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
          Summaryfalse
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          18. Coverage.identifier
          Definition

          A unique identifier assigned to this coverage.

          ShortMember ID and other identifiers
          Comments

          The main (and possibly only) identifier for the coverage - often referred to as a Member Id, Certificate number, Personal Health Number or Case ID. May be constructed as the concatenation of the Coverage.SubscriberID and the Coverage.dependant.

          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          Control0..*
          TypeIdentifier
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows coverages to be distinguished and referenced.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.identifier. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • pattern @ type
          • 20. Coverage.identifier:memberid
            Slice Namememberid
            Definition

            A unique identifier assigned to this coverage.

            ShortMember ID
            Comments

            The main (and possibly only) identifier for the coverage - often referred to as a Member Id, Certificate number, Personal Health Number or Case ID. May be constructed as the concatenation of the Coverage.SubscriberID and the Coverage.dependant.

            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
            Control0..1
            TypeIdentifier
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Allows coverages to be distinguished and referenced.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            22. Coverage.identifier:memberid.id
            Definition

            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
            Summaryfalse
            24. Coverage.identifier:memberid.extension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.identifier.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ url
            • 26. Coverage.identifier:memberid.use
              Definition

              The purpose of this identifier.

              Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
              Comments

              Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

              Control0..1
              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

              Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

              Typecode
              Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              28. Coverage.identifier:memberid.type
              Definition

              A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

              ShortMember Number identifier type
              Comments

              This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

              Control1..1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type)

              A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

              Pattern Value{
                "coding" : [{
                  "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
                  "code" : "MB"
                }]
              }
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              30. Coverage.identifier:memberid.system
              Definition

              Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

              ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
              Comments

              Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

              Control0..1
              Typeuri
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

              Example<br/><b>General</b>:http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              32. Coverage.identifier:memberid.value
              Definition

              The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

              ShortThe value that is unique
              Comments

              If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Example<br/><b>General</b>:123456
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              34. Coverage.identifier:memberid.period
              Definition

              Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

              ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
              Control0..1
              TypePeriod
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              36. Coverage.identifier:memberid.assigner
              Definition

              Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

              ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
              Comments

              The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

              Control0..1
              TypeReference(Organization)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              38. Coverage.status
              Definition

              The status of the resource instance.

              Short(USCDI) active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
              Comments

              The Coverage.status alone does not indicate whether an individual's coverage is terminated or that the individual is not covered. The Coverage.period needs to be considered as well.

              Control1..1
              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from FinancialResourceStatusCodes
              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/fm-status|4.0.1)

              A code specifying the state of the resource instance.

              Typecode
              Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Need to track the status of the resource as 'draft' resources may undergo further edits while 'active' resources are immutable and may only have their status changed to 'cancelled'.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              40. Coverage.type
              Definition

              The type of coverage: social program, medical plan, accident coverage (workers compensation, auto), group health or payment by an individual or organization.

              ShortCoverage category such as medical or accident
              Control0..1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Payer Type .
              (extensible to http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.114222.4.11.3591)
              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              The order of application of coverages is dependent on the types of coverage.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              42. Coverage.policyHolder
              Definition

              The party who 'owns' the insurance policy.

              ShortOwner of the policy
              Comments

              For example: may be an individual, corporation or the subscriber's employer.

              Control0..1
              TypeReference(Patient, RelatedPerson, Organization)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              This provides employer information in the case of Worker's Compensation and other policies.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              44. Coverage.subscriber
              Definition

              The subscriber is the policy holder of the insurance plan. When the beneficiary Patient is not the subscriber use RelatedPerson.

              ShortSubscriber to the policy
              Comments

              May be self or a parent in the case of dependants.

              Control0..1
              TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              This is the party who is entitled to the benfits under the policy.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              46. Coverage.subscriberId
              Definition

              The insurer assigned ID for the Subscriber.

              ShortID assigned to the subscriber
              Comments

              The identifier assigned by the Payer on the subscriber's ID card

              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              The insurer requires this identifier on correspondance and claims (digital and otherwise).

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              48. Coverage.beneficiary
              Definition

              The party who benefits from the insurance coverage; the patient when products and/or services are provided.

              ShortPlan beneficiary
              Comments

              Identifier for a member assigned by the Payer.

              Control1..1
              TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              This is the party who receives treatment for which the costs are reimbursed under the coverage.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              50. Coverage.dependent
              Definition

              A unique identifier for a dependent under the coverage.

              ShortDependent number
              Comments

              Periodically the member number is constructed from the subscriberId and the dependant number.

              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              For some coverages a single identifier is issued to the Subscriber and then a unique dependent number is issued to each beneficiary.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              52. Coverage.relationship
              Definition

              The relationship of beneficiary (patient) to the subscriber.

              ShortBeneficiary relationship to the subscriber
              Comments

              Relationship of the member to the person insured (subscriber)

              Control1..1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from SubscriberRelationshipCodes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/subscriber-relationship)
              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              To determine relationship between the patient and the subscriber to determine coordination of benefits.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              54. Coverage.period
              Definition

              Time period during which the coverage is in force. A missing start date indicates the start date isn't known, a missing end date means the coverage is continuing to be in force.

              ShortCoverage start and end dates
              Comments

              Date that the contract became effective and date that the contract was terminated or coverage changed.

              Control0..1
              TypePeriod
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Some insurers require the submission of the coverage term.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              56. Coverage.payor
              Definition

              The program or plan underwriter or payor including both insurance and non-insurance agreements, such as patient-pay agreements.

              ShortIssuer of the policy
              Comments

              May provide multiple identifiers such as insurance company identifier or business identifier (BIN number). For selfpay it may provide multiple paying persons and/or organizations.

              Control1..1
              TypeReference(US Core Organization Profile, US Core Patient Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Need to identify the issuer to target for claim processing and for coordination of benefit processing.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              58. Coverage.class
              Definition

              A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

              ShortAdditional coverage classifications
              Comments

              For example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

              Control0..*
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.class. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • pattern @ type
              • 60. Coverage.class.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                62. Coverage.class.extension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                64. Coverage.class.modifierExtension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                66. Coverage.class.type
                Definition

                The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided, for example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

                ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
                Control1..1
                BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodes
                (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

                The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                68. Coverage.class.value
                Definition

                The alphanumeric string value associated with the insurer issued label.

                ShortValue associated with the type
                Comments

                For example, the Group or Plan number.

                Control1..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                The insurer issued label and value are necessary to identify the specific policy.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                70. Coverage.class.name
                Definition

                A short description for the class.

                ShortHuman readable description of the type and value
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Used to provide a meaningful description in correspondence to the patient.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                72. Coverage.class:group
                Slice Namegroup
                Definition

                A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

                ShortGroup
                Comments

                For example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

                Control0..1
                TypeBackboneElement
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Summaryfalse
                Requirements

                The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                74. Coverage.class:group.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                76. Coverage.class:group.extension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                78. Coverage.class:group.modifierExtension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                80. Coverage.class:group.type
                Definition

                The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided, for example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

                ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
                Control1..1
                BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodes
                (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

                The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

                Pattern Value{
                  "coding" : [{
                    "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/coverage-class",
                    "code" : "group"
                  }]
                }
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                82. Coverage.class:group.value
                Definition

                The alphanumeric string value associated with the insurer issued label.

                ShortGroup Number
                Comments

                Employer account identifier

                Control1..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                The insurer issued label and value are necessary to identify the specific policy.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                84. Coverage.class:group.name
                Definition

                A short description for the class.

                ShortGroup Name
                Comments

                Name of the Employer Account (135)

                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Used to provide a meaningful description in correspondence to the patient.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                86. Coverage.class:plan
                Slice Nameplan
                Definition

                A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

                ShortPlan
                Comments

                For example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

                Control0..1
                TypeBackboneElement
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Summaryfalse
                Requirements

                The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                88. Coverage.class:plan.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                90. Coverage.class:plan.extension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                92. Coverage.class:plan.modifierExtension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                94. Coverage.class:plan.type
                Definition

                The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided, for example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

                ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
                Control1..1
                BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodes
                (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

                The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

                Pattern Value{
                  "coding" : [{
                    "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/coverage-class",
                    "code" : "plan"
                  }]
                }
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                96. Coverage.class:plan.value
                Definition

                The alphanumeric string value associated with the insurer issued label.

                ShortPlan Number
                Comments

                Business concept used by a health plan to describe its benefit offerings

                Control1..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                The insurer issued label and value are necessary to identify the specific policy.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                98. Coverage.class:plan.name
                Definition

                A short description for the class.

                ShortPlan Name
                Comments

                Name of the health plan benefit offering assigned to the Plan Identifier

                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Used to provide a meaningful description in correspondence to the patient.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                100. Coverage.order
                Definition

                The order of applicability of this coverage relative to other coverages which are currently in force. Note, there may be gaps in the numbering and this does not imply primary, secondary etc. as the specific positioning of coverages depends upon the episode of care.

                ShortRelative order of the coverage
                Control0..1
                TypepositiveInt
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Used in managing the coordination of benefits.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                102. Coverage.network
                Definition

                The insurer-specific identifier for the insurer-defined network of providers to which the beneficiary may seek treatment which will be covered at the 'in-network' rate, otherwise 'out of network' terms and conditions apply.

                ShortInsurer network
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Used in referral for treatment and in claims processing.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                104. Coverage.costToBeneficiary
                Definition

                A suite of codes indicating the cost category and associated amount which have been detailed in the policy and may have been included on the health card.

                ShortPatient payments for services/products
                Comments

                For example by knowing the patient visit co-pay, the provider can collect the amount prior to undertaking treatment.

                Control0..*
                TypeBackboneElement
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Requirements

                Required by providers to manage financial transaction with the patient.

                Alternate NamesCoPay, Deductible, Exceptions
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                106. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                108. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.extension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                110. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.modifierExtension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                112. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.type
                Definition

                The category of patient centric costs associated with treatment.

                ShortCost category
                Comments

                For example visit, specialist visits, emergency, inpatient care, etc.

                Control0..1
                BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageCopayTypeCodes
                (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-copay-type)

                The types of services to which patient copayments are specified.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Needed to identify the category associated with the amount for the patient.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                114. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.value[x]
                Definition

                The amount due from the patient for the cost category.

                ShortThe amount or percentage due from the beneficiary
                Comments

                Amount may be expressed as a percentage of the service/product cost or a fixed amount of currency.

                Control1..1
                TypeChoice of: Quantity(SimpleQuantity), Money
                [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Needed to identify the amount for the patient associated with the category.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                116. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception
                Definition

                A suite of codes indicating exceptions or reductions to patient costs and their effective periods.

                ShortExceptions for patient payments
                Control0..*
                TypeBackboneElement
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Requirements

                Required by providers to manage financial transaction with the patient.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                118. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                120. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.extension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                122. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.modifierExtension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                124. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.type
                Definition

                The code for the specific exception.

                ShortException category
                Control1..1
                BindingFor example codes, see ExampleCoverageFinancialExceptionCodes
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-financial-exception)

                The types of exceptions from the part or full value of financial obligations such as copays.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Needed to identify the exception associated with the amount for the patient.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                126. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.period
                Definition

                The timeframe during when the exception is in force.

                ShortThe effective period of the exception
                Control0..1
                TypePeriod
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Needed to identify the applicable timeframe for the exception for the correct calculation of patient costs.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                128. Coverage.subrogation
                Definition

                When 'subrogation=true' this insurance instance has been included not for adjudication but to provide insurers with the details to recover costs.

                ShortReimbursement to insurer
                Comments

                Typically, automotive and worker's compensation policies would be flagged with 'subrogation=true' to enable healthcare payors to collect against accident claims.

                Control0..1
                Typeboolean
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Requirements

                See definition for when to be used.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                130. Coverage.contract
                Definition

                The policy(s) which constitute this insurance coverage.

                ShortContract details
                Control0..*
                TypeReference(Contract)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Requirements

                To reference the legally binding contract between the policy holder and the insurer.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))