Birth And Fetal Death (BFDR) FHIR Implementation Guide, published by HL7 International / Public Health. 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/fhir-bfdr/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

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Resource Profile: Observation - Gestational Age at Delivery

The obstetric estimate of the infant’s gestation in completed weeks based on the birth/delivery attendant’s final estimate of gestation which should be determined by all perinatal factors and assessments such as ultrasound, but not the neonatal exam. For submission to NCHS, values in days will be divided by 7 without remainder, and values in weeks will be rounded down to an integer.

Usage:

• Refer to this Resource Profile: Composition - Jurisdiction Fetal Death Report, Composition - Jurisdiction Live Birth Report, Composition - Provider Fetal Death Report and Composition - Provider Live Birth Report
• Examples for this Resource Profile: Observation/observation-gestational-age-at-delivery-babyg-quinn-prem-d, Observation/observation-gestational-age-at-delivery-babyg-quinn-prem-w, Observation/observation-gestational-age-at-delivery-babyg-quinn-w-edit, Observation/observation-gestational-age-at-delivery-babyg-quinn... Show 2 more, Observation/observation-gestational-age-at-delivery-not-named-w-edit and Observation/observation-gestational-age-at-delivery-not-named

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

• Key Elements Table
• Differential Table
• Snapshot Table
• Statistics/References
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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	Measurements and simple assertions dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources 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 dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Gestational age Estimated Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 11884-4
subject	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient - Child Vital Records | Patient - Decedent Fetus)	Who and/or what the observation is about ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
value[x]	ΣC	1..1	Quantity	Age in weeks or days ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
bypassEditFlag		0..1	(Complex)	BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for estimate of gestation. Binding: Estimate of Gestation Edit Flags (NCHS) (required): Estimate Of Gestation Edit Flags (NCHS) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
value	Σ	1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
comparator	?!Σ	0..1	code	< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
code	Σ	0..1	code	Coded form of the unit Binding: Units of Gestational Age (required) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.code	example	Pattern: LOINC Code 11884-4 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x].extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	EstimateOfGestationEditFlagsVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/ValueSet/ValueSet-estimate-of-gestation-edit-flags from this IG
Observation.value[x].comparator	required	QuantityComparator http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x].code	required	UnitsOfGestationalAgeVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/ValueSet/ValueSet-units-of-gestational-age from this IG

This structure is derived from Observation

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation			Observation
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Gestational age Estimated Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 11884-4
subject		1..1	Reference(Patient - Child Vital Records | Patient - Decedent Fetus)	Who and/or what the observation is about
value[x]		1..1	Quantity	Age in weeks or days
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
bypassEditFlag		0..1	(Complex)	BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for estimate of gestation. Binding: Estimate of Gestation Edit Flags (NCHS) (required): Estimate Of Gestation Edit Flags (NCHS)
value		1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision)
code		0..1	code	Coded form of the unit Binding: Units of Gestational Age (required)
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Observation.value[x].extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	EstimateOfGestationEditFlagsVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/ValueSet/ValueSet-estimate-of-gestation-edit-flags from this IG
Observation.value[x].code	required	UnitsOfGestationalAgeVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/ValueSet/ValueSet-units-of-gestational-age from this IG

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	Measurements and simple assertions obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
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
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
partOf	Σ	0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)	Part of referenced event
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
category		0..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Gestational age Estimated Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 11884-4
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
subject	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient - Child Vital Records | Patient - Decedent Fetus)	Who and/or what the observation is about
focus	Σ	0..*	Reference(Resource)	What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
encounter	Σ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	Σ	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	Σ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)	Who is responsible for the observation
value[x]	ΣC	1..1	Quantity	Age in weeks or days
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
bypassEditFlag		0..1	(Complex)	BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for estimate of gestation. Binding: Estimate of Gestation Edit Flags (NCHS) (required): Estimate Of Gestation Edit Flags (NCHS)
value	Σ	1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision)
comparator	?!Σ	0..1	code	< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.
unit	Σ	0..1	string	Unit representation
system	ΣC	0..1	uri	System that defines coded unit form
code	Σ	0..1	code	Coded form of the unit Binding: Units of Gestational Age (required)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
note		0..*	Annotation	Comments about the observation
bodySite		0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
specimen		0..1	Reference(Specimen)	Specimen used for this observation
device		0..1	Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)	(Measurement) Device
referenceRange	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
low	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	Low Range, if relevant
high	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	High Range, if relevant
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reference range qualifier Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
appliesTo		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reference range population Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
age		0..1	Range	Applicable age range, if relevant
text		0..1	string	Text based reference range in an observation
hasMember	Σ	0..*	Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
derivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	Related measurements the observation is made from
component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x]	Σ	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Observation.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category from the FHIR Standard
Observation.code	example	Pattern: LOINC Code 11884-4 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x].extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	EstimateOfGestationEditFlagsVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/ValueSet/ValueSet-estimate-of-gestation-edit-flags from this IG
Observation.value[x].comparator	required	QuantityComparator http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x].code	required	UnitsOfGestationalAgeVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/ValueSet/ValueSet-units-of-gestational-age from this IG
Observation.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite	example	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site from the FHIR Standard
Observation.method	example	ObservationMethods http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.type	preferred	ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo	example	ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code	example	LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC) http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Patient - Child Vital Records (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Patient-child-vr)
• Patient - Decedent Fetus (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/StructureDefinition/Patient-decedent-fetus)

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	Measurements and simple assertions dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources 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 dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Gestational age Estimated Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 11884-4
subject	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient - Child Vital Records | Patient - Decedent Fetus)	Who and/or what the observation is about ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
value[x]	ΣC	1..1	Quantity	Age in weeks or days ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
bypassEditFlag		0..1	(Complex)	BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for estimate of gestation. Binding: Estimate of Gestation Edit Flags (NCHS) (required): Estimate Of Gestation Edit Flags (NCHS) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
value	Σ	1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
comparator	?!Σ	0..1	code	< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
code	Σ	0..1	code	Coded form of the unit Binding: Units of Gestational Age (required) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.code	example	Pattern: LOINC Code 11884-4 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x].extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	EstimateOfGestationEditFlagsVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/ValueSet/ValueSet-estimate-of-gestation-edit-flags from this IG
Observation.value[x].comparator	required	QuantityComparator http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x].code	required	UnitsOfGestationalAgeVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/ValueSet/ValueSet-units-of-gestational-age from this IG

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation			Observation
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Gestational age Estimated Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 11884-4
subject		1..1	Reference(Patient - Child Vital Records | Patient - Decedent Fetus)	Who and/or what the observation is about
value[x]		1..1	Quantity	Age in weeks or days
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
bypassEditFlag		0..1	(Complex)	BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for estimate of gestation. Binding: Estimate of Gestation Edit Flags (NCHS) (required): Estimate Of Gestation Edit Flags (NCHS)
value		1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision)
code		0..1	code	Coded form of the unit Binding: Units of Gestational Age (required)
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Observation.value[x].extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	EstimateOfGestationEditFlagsVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/ValueSet/ValueSet-estimate-of-gestation-edit-flags from this IG
Observation.value[x].code	required	UnitsOfGestationalAgeVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/ValueSet/ValueSet-units-of-gestational-age from this IG

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	Measurements and simple assertions obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
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
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
partOf	Σ	0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)	Part of referenced event
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
category		0..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Gestational age Estimated Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 11884-4
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
subject	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient - Child Vital Records | Patient - Decedent Fetus)	Who and/or what the observation is about
focus	Σ	0..*	Reference(Resource)	What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
encounter	Σ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	Σ	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	Σ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)	Who is responsible for the observation
value[x]	ΣC	1..1	Quantity	Age in weeks or days
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
bypassEditFlag		0..1	(Complex)	BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for estimate of gestation. Binding: Estimate of Gestation Edit Flags (NCHS) (required): Estimate Of Gestation Edit Flags (NCHS)
value	Σ	1..1	decimal	Numerical value (with implicit precision)
comparator	?!Σ	0..1	code	< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.
unit	Σ	0..1	string	Unit representation
system	ΣC	0..1	uri	System that defines coded unit form
code	Σ	0..1	code	Coded form of the unit Binding: Units of Gestational Age (required)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
note		0..*	Annotation	Comments about the observation
bodySite		0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
specimen		0..1	Reference(Specimen)	Specimen used for this observation
device		0..1	Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)	(Measurement) Device
referenceRange	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
low	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	Low Range, if relevant
high	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	High Range, if relevant
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reference range qualifier Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
appliesTo		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reference range population Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
age		0..1	Range	Applicable age range, if relevant
text		0..1	string	Text based reference range in an observation
hasMember	Σ	0..*	Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
derivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	Related measurements the observation is made from
component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x]	Σ	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Observation.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category from the FHIR Standard
Observation.code	example	Pattern: LOINC Code 11884-4 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x].extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	EstimateOfGestationEditFlagsVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/ValueSet/ValueSet-estimate-of-gestation-edit-flags from this IG
Observation.value[x].comparator	required	QuantityComparator http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x].code	required	UnitsOfGestationalAgeVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/ValueSet/ValueSet-units-of-gestational-age from this IG
Observation.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite	example	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site from the FHIR Standard
Observation.method	example	ObservationMethods http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.type	preferred	ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo	example	ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code	example	LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC) http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Patient - Child Vital Records (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Patient-child-vr)
• Patient - Decedent Fetus (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/bfdr/StructureDefinition/Patient-decedent-fetus)

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag

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