SNOMED CT Implementation Guide for FHIR
0.0.1 - CI Build

SNOMED CT Implementation Guide for FHIR, published by SNOMED on FHIR project group. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.0.1 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/IHTSDO/snomed-ig/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Body Height

Official URL: http://snomed.info/fhir/StructureDefinition/bodyheight Version: 0.0.1
Active as of 2024-01-05 Computable Name: BodyHeight

Profile of HL7 body height profile with SNOMED CT binding in addition to ‘magic number’ binding from base profile.

Usage:

  • This Resource Profile is not used by any profiles in this Implementation Guide

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from observation-bodyheight

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..*observation-bodyheightFHIR Body Height Profile
... code
.... coding 2..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
.... coding:snomedSlice 1..1CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Binding: Body Height Observable entity Codes (extensible)
..... system 1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.code.coding:snomedSliceextensibleSnomedBodyHeight
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*observation-bodyheightFHIR Body Height Profile
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
.... category:VSCat S1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


..... coding SΣ1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code SΣ1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptBody Height
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... Slices for coding Σ2..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
..... coding:BodyHeightCode Σ1..1CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... system Σ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... code Σ1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8302-2
..... coding:snomedSlice Σ1..1CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Binding: Body Height Observable entity Codes (extensible)
...... system Σ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct
... subject SΣ1..1Reference(Patient)Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] SΣC1..1Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... Slices for value[x] SΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
..... value SΣ1..1decimalNumerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ0..1code< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

..... unit SΣ1..1stringUnit representation
..... system SΣC1..1uriSystem that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ1..1codeCoded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Binding: BodyLengthUnits (required): Common UCUM units for body length measures such as Body Height and Head Circumference.

... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... component SΣC0..*BackboneElementUsed when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... value[x] SΣC0..1Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (required): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.

..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.category:VSCatpreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.codeextensibleVitalSigns
Observation.code.coding:snomedSliceextensibleSnomedBodyHeight
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.coderequiredBodyLengthUnits
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.codeextensibleVitalSigns
Observation.component.value[x]requiredVitalSignsUnits
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*observation-bodyheightFHIR Body Height Profile
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... Slices for category S1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:VSCat S1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version Σ0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
...... display Σ0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptBody Height
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... Slices for coding Σ2..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
..... coding:BodyHeightCode Σ1..1CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system Σ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... version Σ0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8302-2
...... display Σ0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... coding:snomedSlice Σ1..1CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Binding: Body Height Observable entity Codes (extensible)
...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system Σ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct
...... version Σ0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ0..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display Σ0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ1..1Reference(Patient)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣC1..1Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value SΣ1..1decimalNumerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ0..1code< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

..... unit SΣ1..1stringUnit representation
..... system SΣC1..1uriSystem that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ1..1codeCoded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Binding: BodyLengthUnits (required): Common UCUM units for body length measures such as Body Height and Head Circumference.

... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... specimen 0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C0..1SimpleQuantityLow Range, if relevant
.... high C0..1SimpleQuantityHigh Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile)Used when reporting vital signs panel components
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile)Related measurements the observation is made from
... component SΣC0..*BackboneElementUsed when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... value[x] SΣC0..1Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (required): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.

..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.category:VSCatpreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.codeextensibleVitalSigns
Observation.code.coding:snomedSliceextensibleSnomedBodyHeight
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.coderequiredBodyLengthUnits
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.codeextensibleVitalSigns
Observation.component.value[x]requiredVitalSignsUnits
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes

This structure is derived from observation-bodyheight

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements

Differential View

This structure is derived from observation-bodyheight

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..*observation-bodyheightFHIR Body Height Profile
... code
.... coding 2..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
.... coding:snomedSlice 1..1CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Binding: Body Height Observable entity Codes (extensible)
..... system 1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.code.coding:snomedSliceextensibleSnomedBodyHeight

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*observation-bodyheightFHIR Body Height Profile
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
.... category:VSCat S1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


..... coding SΣ1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code SΣ1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptBody Height
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... Slices for coding Σ2..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
..... coding:BodyHeightCode Σ1..1CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... system Σ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... code Σ1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8302-2
..... coding:snomedSlice Σ1..1CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Binding: Body Height Observable entity Codes (extensible)
...... system Σ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct
... subject SΣ1..1Reference(Patient)Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] SΣC1..1Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... Slices for value[x] SΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
..... value SΣ1..1decimalNumerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ0..1code< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

..... unit SΣ1..1stringUnit representation
..... system SΣC1..1uriSystem that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ1..1codeCoded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Binding: BodyLengthUnits (required): Common UCUM units for body length measures such as Body Height and Head Circumference.

... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... component SΣC0..*BackboneElementUsed when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... value[x] SΣC0..1Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (required): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.

..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.category:VSCatpreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.codeextensibleVitalSigns
Observation.code.coding:snomedSliceextensibleSnomedBodyHeight
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.coderequiredBodyLengthUnits
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.codeextensibleVitalSigns
Observation.component.value[x]requiredVitalSignsUnits
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*observation-bodyheightFHIR Body Height Profile
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... Slices for category S1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:VSCat S1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version Σ0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
...... display Σ0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptBody Height
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... Slices for coding Σ2..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
..... coding:BodyHeightCode Σ1..1CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system Σ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... version Σ0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8302-2
...... display Σ0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... coding:snomedSlice Σ1..1CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Binding: Body Height Observable entity Codes (extensible)
...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system Σ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct
...... version Σ0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ0..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display Σ0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ1..1Reference(Patient)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣC1..1Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value SΣ1..1decimalNumerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ0..1code< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

..... unit SΣ1..1stringUnit representation
..... system SΣC1..1uriSystem that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ1..1codeCoded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Binding: BodyLengthUnits (required): Common UCUM units for body length measures such as Body Height and Head Circumference.

... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... specimen 0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C0..1SimpleQuantityLow Range, if relevant
.... high C0..1SimpleQuantityHigh Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile)Used when reporting vital signs panel components
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile)Related measurements the observation is made from
... component SΣC0..*BackboneElementUsed when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... value[x] SΣC0..1Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (required): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.

..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.category:VSCatpreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.codeextensibleVitalSigns
Observation.code.coding:snomedSliceextensibleSnomedBodyHeight
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.coderequiredBodyLengthUnits
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.codeextensibleVitalSigns
Observation.component.value[x]requiredVitalSignsUnits
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes

This structure is derived from observation-bodyheight

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements

 

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