CodeX Radiation Therapy
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CodeX Radiation Therapy, published by HL7 International / Cross-Group Projects. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 2.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/codex-radiation-therapy/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Radiotherapy Volume

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/codex-radiation-therapy/StructureDefinition/codexrt-radiotherapy-volume Version: 2.0.0
Standards status: Trial-use Draft as of 2026-01-27 Computable Name: RadiotherapyVolume
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.40.14.42.39

A volume of the body used in radiotherapy planning or treatment delivery. This corresponds to the Conceptual Volume in DICOM.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. BodyStructure C 0..* RadiotherapyVolume Specific and identified anatomical structure
Constraints: mcode-description-or-id-required
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier SΣ 2..* Identifier Volume Identifier
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
.... identifier:displayName SΣ 1..1 Identifier Bodystructure identifier
..... use ?!Σ 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Required Pattern: usual
..... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... identifier:dicomUid SΣ 1..1 Identifier Volume Identifier
..... use ?!Σ 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Required Pattern: official
..... system Σ 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: urn:dicom:uid
..... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... morphology SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Type of Radiotherapy Volume
Binding: Radiotherapy Volume Type Value Set (extensible)
... location SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Body Location Code.
Binding: Radiotherapy Treatment Location Value Set (extensible)
... locationQualifier S 0..* CodeableConcept Qualifiers on location used to specify a TG263 body structure comprising the irradiated volume.
Binding: Radiotherapy Treatment Location Qualifier Value Set (extensible)
... description SΣ 0..1 string Volume Description
... patient SΣ 1..1 Reference(Cancer Patient Profile) Who this is about

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.identifier:dicomUid.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.morphology Base extensible Radiotherapy Volume Type Value Set 📦4.0.0 minimal Common Oncology Data Elements v4.0
BodyStructure.location Base extensible Radiotherapy Treatment Location Value Set 📦4.0.0 minimal Common Oncology Data Elements v4.0
BodyStructure.locationQualifier Base extensible Radiotherapy Treatment Location Qualifier Value Set 📦4.0.0 minimal Common Oncology Data Elements v4.0

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error BodyStructure If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error BodyStructure 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 error BodyStructure 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 error BodyStructure If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice BodyStructure A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
mcode-description-or-id-required error BodyStructure One of description or identifier MUST be present description.exists() or identifier.exists()

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. BodyStructure 0..* RadiotherapyVolume Specific and identified anatomical structure
... Slices for identifier 2..* Identifier Volume Identifier
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
.... identifier:displayName 1..1 Identifier Bodystructure identifier
.... identifier:dicomUid S 1..1 Identifier Volume Identifier
..... use 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Required Pattern: official
..... system 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: urn:dicom:uid
..... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. BodyStructure C 0..* RadiotherapyVolume Specific and identified anatomical structure
Constraints: mcode-description-or-id-required
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier SΣ 2..* Identifier Volume Identifier
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
.... identifier:displayName SΣ 1..1 Identifier Bodystructure identifier
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... use ?!Σ 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Required Pattern: usual
..... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
..... system Σ 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
..... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
.... identifier:dicomUid SΣ 1..1 Identifier Volume Identifier
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... use ?!Σ 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Required Pattern: official
..... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
..... system Σ 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: urn:dicom:uid
..... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
..... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... active ?!Σ 0..1 boolean Whether this record is in active use
... morphology SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Type of Radiotherapy Volume
Binding: Radiotherapy Volume Type Value Set (extensible)
... location SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Body Location Code.
Binding: Radiotherapy Treatment Location Value Set (extensible)
... locationQualifier S 0..* CodeableConcept Qualifiers on location used to specify a TG263 body structure comprising the irradiated volume.
Binding: Radiotherapy Treatment Location Qualifier Value Set (extensible)
... description SΣ 0..1 string Volume Description
... image 0..* Attachment Attached images
... patient SΣ 1..1 Reference(Cancer Patient Profile) Who this is about

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
BodyStructure.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.identifier:dicomUid.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.identifier:dicomUid.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.morphology Base extensible Radiotherapy Volume Type Value Set 📦4.0.0 minimal Common Oncology Data Elements v4.0
BodyStructure.location Base extensible Radiotherapy Treatment Location Value Set 📦4.0.0 minimal Common Oncology Data Elements v4.0
BodyStructure.locationQualifier Base extensible Radiotherapy Treatment Location Qualifier Value Set 📦4.0.0 minimal Common Oncology Data Elements v4.0

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error BodyStructure If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error BodyStructure 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 error BodyStructure 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 error BodyStructure If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice BodyStructure A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
mcode-description-or-id-required error BodyStructure One of description or identifier MUST be present description.exists() or identifier.exists()

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements
Must-Support: 2 elements

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of BodyStructure.identifier

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. BodyStructure C 0..* RadiotherapyVolume Specific and identified anatomical structure
Constraints: mcode-description-or-id-required
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier SΣ 2..* Identifier Volume Identifier
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
.... identifier:displayName SΣ 1..1 Identifier Bodystructure identifier
..... use ?!Σ 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Required Pattern: usual
..... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... identifier:dicomUid SΣ 1..1 Identifier Volume Identifier
..... use ?!Σ 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Required Pattern: official
..... system Σ 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: urn:dicom:uid
..... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... morphology SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Type of Radiotherapy Volume
Binding: Radiotherapy Volume Type Value Set (extensible)
... location SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Body Location Code.
Binding: Radiotherapy Treatment Location Value Set (extensible)
... locationQualifier S 0..* CodeableConcept Qualifiers on location used to specify a TG263 body structure comprising the irradiated volume.
Binding: Radiotherapy Treatment Location Qualifier Value Set (extensible)
... description SΣ 0..1 string Volume Description
... patient SΣ 1..1 Reference(Cancer Patient Profile) Who this is about

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.identifier:dicomUid.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.morphology Base extensible Radiotherapy Volume Type Value Set 📦4.0.0 minimal Common Oncology Data Elements v4.0
BodyStructure.location Base extensible Radiotherapy Treatment Location Value Set 📦4.0.0 minimal Common Oncology Data Elements v4.0
BodyStructure.locationQualifier Base extensible Radiotherapy Treatment Location Qualifier Value Set 📦4.0.0 minimal Common Oncology Data Elements v4.0

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error BodyStructure If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error BodyStructure 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 error BodyStructure 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 error BodyStructure If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice BodyStructure A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
mcode-description-or-id-required error BodyStructure One of description or identifier MUST be present description.exists() or identifier.exists()

Differential View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. BodyStructure 0..* RadiotherapyVolume Specific and identified anatomical structure
... Slices for identifier 2..* Identifier Volume Identifier
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
.... identifier:displayName 1..1 Identifier Bodystructure identifier
.... identifier:dicomUid S 1..1 Identifier Volume Identifier
..... use 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Required Pattern: official
..... system 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: urn:dicom:uid
..... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. BodyStructure C 0..* RadiotherapyVolume Specific and identified anatomical structure
Constraints: mcode-description-or-id-required
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier SΣ 2..* Identifier Volume Identifier
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
.... identifier:displayName SΣ 1..1 Identifier Bodystructure identifier
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... use ?!Σ 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Required Pattern: usual
..... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
..... system Σ 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
..... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
.... identifier:dicomUid SΣ 1..1 Identifier Volume Identifier
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... use ?!Σ 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Required Pattern: official
..... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
..... system Σ 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: urn:dicom:uid
..... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
..... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... active ?!Σ 0..1 boolean Whether this record is in active use
... morphology SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Type of Radiotherapy Volume
Binding: Radiotherapy Volume Type Value Set (extensible)
... location SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Body Location Code.
Binding: Radiotherapy Treatment Location Value Set (extensible)
... locationQualifier S 0..* CodeableConcept Qualifiers on location used to specify a TG263 body structure comprising the irradiated volume.
Binding: Radiotherapy Treatment Location Qualifier Value Set (extensible)
... description SΣ 0..1 string Volume Description
... image 0..* Attachment Attached images
... patient SΣ 1..1 Reference(Cancer Patient Profile) Who this is about

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
BodyStructure.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.identifier:dicomUid.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.identifier:dicomUid.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
BodyStructure.morphology Base extensible Radiotherapy Volume Type Value Set 📦4.0.0 minimal Common Oncology Data Elements v4.0
BodyStructure.location Base extensible Radiotherapy Treatment Location Value Set 📦4.0.0 minimal Common Oncology Data Elements v4.0
BodyStructure.locationQualifier Base extensible Radiotherapy Treatment Location Qualifier Value Set 📦4.0.0 minimal Common Oncology Data Elements v4.0

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error BodyStructure If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error BodyStructure 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 error BodyStructure 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 error BodyStructure If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice BodyStructure A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
mcode-description-or-id-required error BodyStructure One of description or identifier MUST be present description.exists() or identifier.exists()

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements
Must-Support: 2 elements

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of BodyStructure.identifier

 

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