Patient Cost Transparency Implementation Guide
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Patient Cost Transparency Implementation Guide, published by HL7 International / Financial Management. 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/davinci-pct/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: PCTCoverage - Detailed Descriptions

Page standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 2

Definitions for the davinci-pct-coverage resource profile.

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

0. Coverage
2. Coverage.extension
Control1..?
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 4. Coverage.extension:coverage-kind
    Slice Namecoverage-kind
    Control1..1
    TypeExtension(Extension Definition for Coverage.kind for Version 5.0) (Extension Type: code)
    6. Coverage.extension:coverage-kind.value[x]
    Control1..?
    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
    8. Coverage.extension:self-pay-declared
    Slice Nameself-pay-declared
    Control0..1
    TypeExtension(Self-Pay Declared) (Extension Type: boolean)
    Must Supporttrue
    10. Coverage.subscriber
    ShortRequired if subscriber is a person that is not the beneficiary. When date of birth or gender are not known, omit Patient.birthDate and set Patient.gender to unknown.
    12. Coverage.subscriber.display
    ShortProvide the name of the subscriber in Coverage.subscriber.display concatenating the subscriber’s prefix, given name, family name and suffix (in this order), each separated by a single space. If discrete name parts are required, a Patient resource SHALL be pointed to in Coverage.subscriber.reference.
    Control1..?
    14. Coverage.subscriberId
    Control1..?
    16. Coverage.relationship
    Control1..?
    18. Coverage.period
    Control1..?
    20. Coverage.payor
    TypeReference(PCT Organization)
    22. Coverage.class
    Control1..?
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.class. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • pattern @ type
    • 24. Coverage.class.name
      Control1..?
      26. Coverage.class:group
      Slice Namegroup
      28. Coverage.class:group.name
      Control1..?
      30. Coverage.class:plan
      Slice Nameplan
      Control0..1
      Must Supporttrue
      32. Coverage.class:plan.type
      Pattern Value{
        "coding" : [{
          "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/coverage-class",
          "code" : "plan"
        }]
      }
      34. Coverage.class:plan.type.coding
      Control1..?
      36. Coverage.costToBeneficiary
      38. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.type
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Coverage Copay Type Codes
      (required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/coverage-copay-type)

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

      0. Coverage
      Definition

      This is the Coverage profile which is used to provide insurance information for scheduling an appointment and/or registering a patient.


      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
      Must Supportfalse
      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())
      hrex-cov-1: Coverage.identifier or Coverage.subscriberId SHALL be present (identifier.exists() or subscriberId.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.extension
      Definition

      An Extension


      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.

      ShortExtensionAdditional 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.

      Control10..*
      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.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 6. Coverage.extension:coverage-kind
        Slice Namecoverage-kind
        Definition

        Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

        ShortOptional Extensions Element
        Control1..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        TypeExtension(Extension Definition for Coverage.kind for Version 5.0) (Extension Type: code)
        Is Modifierfalse
        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())
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        8. Coverage.extension:coverage-kind.extension
        Definition

        An Extension


        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.

        ShortExtensionAdditional 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..0*
        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.extension.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 10. Coverage.extension:coverage-kind.url
          Definition

          Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

          Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
          Comments

          The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

          Control1..1
          Typeuri
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          Fixed Valuehttp://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Coverage.kind
          12. Coverage.extension:coverage-kind.value[x]
          Definition

          Value of extension - must be one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility for a list).

          ShortValue of extension
          Control10..1
          Typecode, date, Meta, Address, Attachment, integer, Count, DataRequirement, Dosage, uuid, Identifier, Coding, SampledData, id, positiveInt, Distance, Period, Duration, canonical, Range, RelatedArtifact, base64Binary, UsageContext, Timing, decimal, CodeableConcept, ParameterDefinition, dateTime, string, Contributor, oid, instant, ContactPoint, HumanName, Money, markdown, Ratio, Age, Reference, TriggerDefinition, Quantity, uri, url, Annotation, ContactDetail, boolean, Expression, Signature, unsignedInt, time
          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
          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()))
          14. Coverage.extension:self-pay-declared
          Slice Nameself-pay-declared
          Definition

          Requester has explicitly declared self-pay.

          ShortSelf-Pay Declared
          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          TypeExtension(Self-Pay Declared) (Extension Type: boolean)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          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())
          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.

          ShortAlso known as Member identifierBusiness Identifier for the coverage
          Comments

          This must be filled in when known


          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()))
          20. Coverage.identifier.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()))
          22. Coverage.identifier.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 within the system.
          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.

          Control10..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Example<br/><b>General</b>:123456
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          24. Coverage.status
          Definition

          The status of the resource instance.

          Shortactive | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
          Comments

          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
          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()))
          26. Coverage.subscriber
          Definition

          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.

          ShortRequired if subscriber is a person that is not the beneficiary. When date of birth or gender are not known, omit Patient.birthDate and set Patient.gender to unknown.Subscriber to the policy
          Comments

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

          Control0..1
          TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile, Patient, RelatedPerson)
          Is Modifierfalse
          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()))
          28. Coverage.subscriber.display
          Definition

          Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

          ShortProvide the name of the subscriber in Coverage.subscriber.display concatenating the subscriber’s prefix, given name, family name and suffix (in this order), each separated by a single space. If discrete name parts are required, a Patient resource SHALL be pointed to in Coverage.subscriber.reference.Text alternative for the resource
          Comments

          This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

          Control10..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          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()))
          30. Coverage.subscriberId
          Definition

          The insurer assigned ID for the Subscriber.

          ShortSubscriber IDID assigned to the subscriber
          Control10..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          The subscriber Id is a number that is needed by the payer to associate the attestation with the member in their system.


          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()))
          32. Coverage.beneficiary
          Definition

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

          ShortPlan beneficiary
          Control1..1
          TypeReference(HRex Patient Demographics, Patient)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          This would usually be the US Core Patient Resource for which the service was performed.


          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()))
          34. 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
          Must Supporttrue
          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()))
          36. Coverage.relationship
          Definition

          The relationship of beneficiary (patient) to the subscriber.

          ShortBeneficiary relationship to the subscriber
          Comments

          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)

          The relationship between the Subscriber and the Beneficiary (insured/covered party/patient).

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          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()))
          38. 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
          Control10..1
          TypePeriod
          Is Modifierfalse
          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()))
          40. 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. When sending payer, it may either be a reference to a record stored on a mutually accessible registry, or the Reference.display and Reference.identifier elements can be used to convey the payer's name and identifer.


          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(PCT Organization, Organization, Patient, RelatedPerson)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          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()))
          42. 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.

          Control10..*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          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 areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • pattern @ type
          • 44. 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())
            46. 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()))
            48. 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()))
            50. Coverage.class.name
            Definition

            A short description for the class.

            ShortHuman readable description of the type and value
            Control10..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()))
            52. Coverage.class:group
            Slice Namegroup
            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..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()))
            54. 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())
            56. 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
            Must Supporttrue
            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()))
            58. Coverage.class:group.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
            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()))
            60. Coverage.class:group.name
            Definition

            A short description for the class.

            ShortHuman readable description of the type and value
            Control10..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()))
            62. Coverage.class:plan
            Slice Nameplan
            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..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()))
            64. 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())
            66. 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()))
            68. Coverage.class:plan.type.coding
            Definition

            A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

            ShortCode defined by a terminology system
            Comments

            Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

            Control10..*
            TypeCoding
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

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

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

            0. Coverage
            Definition

            This is the Coverage profile which is used to provide insurance information for scheduling an appointment and/or registering a patient.

            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
            Must Supportfalse
            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())
            hrex-cov-1: Coverage.identifier or Coverage.subscriberId SHALL be present (identifier.exists() or subscriberId.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

            An Extension

            ShortExtension
            Control1..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            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.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ url
            • 16. Coverage.extension:coverage-kind
              Slice Namecoverage-kind
              Definition

              Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

              ShortOptional Extensions Element
              Control1..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeExtension(Extension Definition for Coverage.kind for Version 5.0) (Extension Type: code)
              Is Modifierfalse
              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.extension:coverage-kind.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
              20. Coverage.extension:coverage-kind.extension
              Definition

              An Extension

              ShortExtension
              Control0..0
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              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.extension.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • value @ url
              • 22. Coverage.extension:coverage-kind.url
                Definition

                Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

                Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
                Comments

                The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

                Control1..1
                Typeuri
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                Fixed Valuehttp://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Coverage.kind
                24. Coverage.extension:coverage-kind.value[x]
                Definition

                Value of extension - must be one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility for a list).

                ShortValue of extension
                Control1..1
                Typecode
                [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                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()))
                26. Coverage.extension:self-pay-declared
                Slice Nameself-pay-declared
                Definition

                Requester has explicitly declared self-pay.

                ShortSelf-Pay Declared
                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                TypeExtension(Self-Pay Declared) (Extension Type: boolean)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                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())
                28. 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())
                30. Coverage.identifier
                Definition

                A unique identifier assigned to this coverage.

                ShortAlso known as Member identifier
                Comments

                This must be filled in when known

                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()))
                32. Coverage.identifier.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
                34. Coverage.identifier.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 areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                • value @ url
                • 36. Coverage.identifier.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()))
                  38. Coverage.identifier.type
                  Definition

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

                  ShortDescription 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.

                  Control0..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
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

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

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  40. Coverage.identifier.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()))
                  42. Coverage.identifier.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 within the system.
                  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.

                  Control1..1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Summarytrue
                  Example<br/><b>General</b>:123456
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  44. Coverage.identifier.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()))
                  46. Coverage.identifier.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()))
                  48. Coverage.status
                  Definition

                  The status of the resource instance.

                  Shortactive | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
                  Comments

                  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 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
                  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()))
                  50. 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
                  BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CoverageTypeAndSelf-PayCodes
                  (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-type)

                  The type of insurance: public health, worker compensation; private accident, auto, private health, etc.) or a direct payment by an individual or organization.

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  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()))
                  52. 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(US Core Patient Profile, HRex Organization Profile, RelatedPerson)
                  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()))
                  54. Coverage.subscriber
                  Definition

                  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.

                  ShortRequired if subscriber is a person that is not the beneficiary. When date of birth or gender are not known, omit Patient.birthDate and set Patient.gender to unknown.
                  Comments

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

                  Control0..1
                  TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  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()))
                  56. Coverage.subscriber.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
                  58. Coverage.subscriber.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.subscriber.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                  • value @ url
                  • 60. Coverage.subscriber.reference
                    Definition

                    A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

                    ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                    Comments

                    Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

                    Control0..1
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    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()))
                    62. Coverage.subscriber.type
                    Definition

                    The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

                    The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

                    ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                    Comments

                    This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

                    Control0..1
                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types)

                    Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

                    Typeuri
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    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()))
                    64. Coverage.subscriber.identifier
                    Definition

                    An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

                    ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                    Comments

                    When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

                    When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

                    Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

                    Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

                    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                    Control0..1
                    TypeIdentifier
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    66. Coverage.subscriber.display
                    Definition

                    Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

                    ShortProvide the name of the subscriber in Coverage.subscriber.display concatenating the subscriber’s prefix, given name, family name and suffix (in this order), each separated by a single space. If discrete name parts are required, a Patient resource SHALL be pointed to in Coverage.subscriber.reference.
                    Comments

                    This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

                    Control1..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    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()))
                    68. Coverage.subscriberId
                    Definition

                    The insurer assigned ID for the Subscriber.

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

                    The subscriber Id is a number that is needed by the payer to associate the attestation with the member in their system.

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

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

                    ShortPlan beneficiary
                    Control1..1
                    TypeReference(HRex Patient Demographics)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    This would usually be the US Core Patient Resource for which the service was performed.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    72. 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
                    Must Supporttrue
                    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()))
                    74. Coverage.relationship
                    Definition

                    The relationship of beneficiary (patient) to the subscriber.

                    ShortBeneficiary relationship to the subscriber
                    Comments

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

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

                    The relationship between the Subscriber and the Beneficiary (insured/covered party/patient).

                    TypeCodeableConcept
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    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()))
                    76. 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
                    Control1..1
                    TypePeriod
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    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()))
                    78. 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. When sending payer, it may either be a reference to a record stored on a mutually accessible registry, or the Reference.display and Reference.identifier elements can be used to convey the payer's name and identifer.

                    Control1..1
                    TypeReference(PCT Organization)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supporttrue
                    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()))
                    80. 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.

                    Control1..*
                    TypeBackboneElement
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    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 areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                    • pattern @ type
                    • 82. 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
                      84. 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())
                      86. 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())
                      88. 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()))
                      90. 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()))
                      92. Coverage.class.name
                      Definition

                      A short description for the class.

                      ShortHuman readable description of the type and value
                      Control1..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()))
                      94. Coverage.class:group
                      Slice Namegroup
                      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..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()))
                      96. 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
                      98. 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())
                      100. 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())
                      102. 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
                      Must Supporttrue
                      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()))
                      104. Coverage.class:group.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
                      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()))
                      106. Coverage.class:group.name
                      Definition

                      A short description for the class.

                      ShortHuman readable description of the type and value
                      Control1..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()))
                      108. Coverage.class:plan
                      Slice Nameplan
                      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..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()))
                      110. 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
                      112. 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())
                      114. 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())
                      116. 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()))
                      118. Coverage.class:plan.type.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.class:plan.type.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.class.type.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                      • value @ url
                      • 122. Coverage.class:plan.type.coding
                        Definition

                        A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                        ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                        Comments

                        Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                        Control1..*
                        TypeCoding
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

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

                        A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                        ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                        Comments

                        Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

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

                        The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        126. Coverage.class:plan.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()))
                        128. Coverage.class:plan.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()))
                        130. 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()))
                        132. 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()))
                        134. 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()))
                        136. 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
                        138. 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())
                        140. 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())
                        142. 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
                        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Coverage Copay Type Codes
                        (required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/coverage-copay-type)
                        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()))
                        144. 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] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor 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()))
                        146. 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()))
                        148. 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
                        150. 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())
                        152. 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())
                        154. 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()))
                        156. 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()))
                        158. 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()))
                        160. 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()))