The Death Certificate profile is a composition referencing the core content of a death registration transmitted in the associated DeathCertificateDocument Bundle.

Notes:

• The DeathCertificate is the first entry in the DeathCertificateDocument, and includes references to other entries in that Bundle.

Additional content can be included in the Death Certificate Document and should referenced in the Death Certificate based on standard resources and profiles. At present, standard USCore profiles can be used, and these are not cited in this Implementation Guide. For example:

• Funeral Home Licensee (USCorePractitioner)
• Funeral Home Director (USCorePractitioner)
• Death Pronouncement Performer (USCorePractitioner)

The content is broken down into the following sections:

• Decedent Demographics
  • BirthRecordIdentifier
  • FetalDeathRecordIdentifier
  • BirthRecordIdentifierChild
  • Decedent
  • DecedentAge
  • DecedentEducationLevel
  • DecedentFather
  • DecedentMilitaryService
  • ObservationEmergingIssuesVitalRecords
  • DecedentMother
  • DecedentSpouse
  • DecedentUsualWork
• Death Investigation
  • AutopsyPerformedIndicator
  • DeathDate
  • DeathLocation
  • DecedentPregnancyStatus
  • ExaminerContacted
  • InjuryIncident
  • InjuryLocation
  • SurgeryDate
  • TobaccoUseContributedToDeath
• Death Certification
  • Certifier
  • DeathCertification
  • CauseOfDeathPart1
  • CauseOfDeathPart2
  • MannerOfDeath
• Decedent Disposition
  • DecedentDispositionMethod
  • DispositionLocation
  • FuneralHome
• Coded Content
  • ActivityAtTimeOfDeath
  • AutomatedUnderlyingCauseOfDeath
  • ManualUnderlyingCauseOfDeath
  • ObservationCodedRaceAndEthnicityVitalRecords
  • EntityAxisCauseOfDeath
  • RecordAxisCauseOfDeath
  • PlaceOfInjury
  • CodingStatusValues

Note: For NCHS submissions the replacement record status (REPLACE) has been deprecated within the VRDR IG, and this field be ignored. The replacement status of a submission is now specified as a message parameter and described in the NCHS Vital Records Messaging IG.

IJE Mapping

Form Mapping

Changes since version true:

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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Composition		0..*	Composition	A set of resources composed into a single coherent clinical statement with clinical attestation dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
extension:filingFormat		0..1	CodeableConcept	Filing Format URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/FilingFormat Binding: Filing Format ValueSet (required) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
extension:replaceStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Replace Status (deprecated) URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/ReplaceStatus Binding: Replacement Status ValueSet (required) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
extension:stateSpecificField		0..1	string	State Specific Field URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/StateSpecificField ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	preliminary | final | amended | entered-in-error Binding: CompositionStatus (required) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Kind of composition (LOINC if possible) Binding: FHIRDocumentTypeCodes (preferred): Type of a composition. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 64297-5
subject	Σ	1..1	Reference(Decedent)	Who and/or what the composition is about ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
date	Σ	1..1	dateTime	Date of Registration ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
author	Σ	1..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization)	Who and/or what authored the composition ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
title	Σ	1..1	string	Human Readable name/title ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
event	Σ	1..1	BackboneElement	The clinical service(s) being documented ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Code(s) that apply to the event being documented Binding: Event Code for Death Certificate Composition (preferred) Additional Bindings Purpose Event Code for Death Certificate Composition - Max Max Binding ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
detail	Σ	1..1	Reference(Death Certification Procedure)	The event(s) being documented ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Slices for section	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Composition is broken into sections Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:code cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
section:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Binding: DocumentSectionCodes (example): Classification of a section of a composition/document. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
section:DecedentDemographics	C	0..1	BackboneElement	DecedentDemographics cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Binding: DocumentSectionCodes (example): Classification of a section of a composition/document. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DecedentDemographics
Slices for entry	C	1..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve() ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:Decedent	C	1..1	Reference(Decedent)	Decedent ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:Father	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Father)	DecedentFather ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:Mother	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Mother)	DecedentMother ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:Spouse	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Spouse)	DecedentSpouse ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:Age	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Age)	DecedentAge ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:BirthRecordID	C	0..1	Reference(Birth Record Identifier Infant)	BirthRecordIdentifier ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:FetalDeathRecordID	C	0..1	Reference(Fetal Death Record Identifier)	FetalDeathRecordIdentifier ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:BirthRecordIDChild	C	0..1	Reference(Birth Record Identifier Child)	BirthRecordIdentifierChild ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:EducationLevel	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Education Level)	DecedentEducationLevel ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:MilitaryService	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Military Service)	DecedentMilitaryService ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:UsualWork	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Usual Work)	DecedentUsualWork ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:EmergingIssues	C	0..1	Reference(Observation - Emerging Issues Vital Records)	EmergingIssues ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:InputRaceAndEthnicity	C	0..1	Reference(Observation - Input Race and Ethnicity Vital Records)	InputRaceAndEthnicity ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
section:DeathInvestigation	C	0..1	BackboneElement	DeathInvestigation cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Binding: DocumentSectionCodes (example): Classification of a section of a composition/document. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DeathInvestigation
Slices for entry	C	0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve() ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:ExaminerContacted	C	0..1	Reference(Examiner Contacted)	ExaminerContacted ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:PregnancyStatus	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Pregnancy)	DecedentPregnancyStatus ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:TobaccoUse	C	0..1	Reference(Tobacco Use Contributed To Death)	TobaccoUse ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:DeathLocation	C	0..1	Reference(Death Location)	Death Location ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:InjuryLocation	C	0..1	Reference(Injury Location)	Injury Location ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:InjuryIncident	C	0..1	Reference(Injury Incident)	InjuryIncident ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:Autopsy	C	0..1	Reference(Autopsy Performed Indicator)	AutopsyPerformedIndicator ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:DeathDate	C	0..1	Reference(Death Date)	DeathDate ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:SurgeryDate	C	0..1	Reference(Surgery Date)	SurgeryDate ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
section:DeathCertification	C	0..1	BackboneElement	DeathCertification cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Binding: DocumentSectionCodes (example): Classification of a section of a composition/document. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DeathCertification
Slices for entry	C	0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve() ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:Certifier	C	0..1	Reference(Practitioner - Vital Records)	Certifier ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:DeathCertification	C	0..1	Reference(Death Certification Procedure)	DeathCertification ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:MannerOfDeath	C	0..1	Reference(Manner of Death)	MannerOfDeath ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:CauseOfDeathPart1	C	0..4	Reference(Cause Of Death Part 1)	CauseOfDeathPart1 ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:CauseOfDeathPart2	C	0..1	Reference(Cause of Death Part 2)	CauseOfDeathPart2 ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
section:DecedentDisposition	C	0..1	BackboneElement	DecedentDisposition cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Binding: DocumentSectionCodes (example): Classification of a section of a composition/document. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DecedentDisposition
Slices for entry	C	0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve() ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:DispositionLocation	C	0..1	Reference(Disposition Location)	DispositionLocation ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:FuneralHome	C	0..1	Reference(Funeral Home)	FuneralHome ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:DispositionMethod	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Disposition Method)	DispositionMethod ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:Mortician	C	0..1	Reference(Mortician)	Mortician ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
section:CodedContent	C	0..1	BackboneElement	CodedContent cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Binding: DocumentSectionCodes (example): Classification of a section of a composition/document. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: CodedContent
Slices for entry	C	0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve() ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:ActivityAtTimeOfDeath	C	0..1	Reference(Activity at Time of Death)	ActivityAtTimeOfDeath ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:AutomatedUnderlyingCauseOfDeath	C	0..1	Reference(Automated Underlying Cause Of Death)	AutomatedUnderlyingCauseOfDeath ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:ManualUnderlyingCauseOfDeath	C	0..1	Reference(Manual Underlying Cause Of Death)	ManualUnderlyingCauseOfDeath ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:CodedRaceAndEthnicity	C	0..1	Reference(Observation - Coded Race and Ethnicity Vital Records)	CodedRaceAndEthnicity ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:EntityAxisCauseOfDeath	C	0..20	Reference(Entity Axis Cause Of Death)	EntityAxisCauseOfDeath ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:RecordAxisCauseOfDeath	C	0..20	Reference(Record Axis Cause Of Death)	RecordAxisCauseOfDeath ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:PlaceOfInjury	C	0..1	Reference(Place Of Injury)	PlaceOfInjury ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
entry:CodingStatusValues	C	0..1	Reference(Coding Status Values)	CodingStatusValues ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Composition.status	required	CompositionStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/composition-status from the FHIR Standard
Composition.type	preferred	Pattern: LOINC Code 64297-5 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-typecodes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.event.code	preferred	DeathCertificationEventVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/ValueSet/vrdr-death-certification-event-vs from this IG Additional Bindings Purpose Event Code for Death Certificate Composition - Max Max Binding
Composition.section.code	example	DocumentSectionCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-section-codes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DecedentDemographics.code	example	Pattern: DecedentDemographics http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-section-codes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DeathInvestigation.code	example	Pattern: DeathInvestigation http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-section-codes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DeathCertification.code	example	Pattern: DeathCertification http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-section-codes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DecedentDisposition.code	example	Pattern: DecedentDisposition http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-section-codes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:CodedContent.code	example	Pattern: CodedContent http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-section-codes from the FHIR Standard

This structure is derived from Composition

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Composition			Composition
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:filingFormat		0..1	CodeableConcept	Filing Format URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/FilingFormat Binding: Filing Format ValueSet (required)
extension:replaceStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Replace Status (deprecated) URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/ReplaceStatus Binding: Replacement Status ValueSet (required)
extension:stateSpecificField		0..1	string	State Specific Field URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/StateSpecificField
status		1..1	code	preliminary | final | amended | entered-in-error Binding: CompositionStatus (required)
type		1..1	CodeableConcept	Kind of composition (LOINC if possible) Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 64297-5
subject		1..1	Reference(Decedent)	Who and/or what the composition is about
date		1..1	dateTime	Date of Registration
attester
mode		1..1	code	personal | professional | legal | official Fixed Value: legal
party		0..1	Reference(Practitioner - Vital Records)	Certifier.
event		1..1	BackboneElement	The clinical service(s) being documented
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Code(s) that apply to the event being documented Binding: Event Code for Death Certificate Composition (preferred) Additional Bindings Purpose Event Code for Death Certificate Composition - Max Max Binding
detail		1..1	Reference(Death Certification Procedure)	The event(s) being documented
Slices for section		0..*	BackboneElement	Composition is broken into sections Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:code
section:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended)
section:DecedentDemographics		0..1	BackboneElement	DecedentDemographics
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DecedentDemographics
Slices for entry		1..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve()
entry:Decedent		1..1	Reference(Decedent)	Decedent
entry:Father		0..1	Reference(Decedent Father)	DecedentFather
entry:Mother		0..1	Reference(Decedent Mother)	DecedentMother
entry:Spouse		0..1	Reference(Decedent Spouse)	DecedentSpouse
entry:Age		0..1	Reference(Decedent Age)	DecedentAge
entry:BirthRecordID		0..1	Reference(Birth Record Identifier Infant)	BirthRecordIdentifier
entry:FetalDeathRecordID		0..1	Reference(Fetal Death Record Identifier)	FetalDeathRecordIdentifier
entry:BirthRecordIDChild		0..1	Reference(Birth Record Identifier Child)	BirthRecordIdentifierChild
entry:EducationLevel		0..1	Reference(Decedent Education Level)	DecedentEducationLevel
entry:MilitaryService		0..1	Reference(Decedent Military Service)	DecedentMilitaryService
entry:UsualWork		0..1	Reference(Decedent Usual Work)	DecedentUsualWork
entry:EmergingIssues		0..1	Reference(Observation - Emerging Issues Vital Records)	EmergingIssues
entry:InputRaceAndEthnicity		0..1	Reference(Observation - Input Race and Ethnicity Vital Records)	InputRaceAndEthnicity
section:DeathInvestigation		0..1	BackboneElement	DeathInvestigation
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DeathInvestigation
Slices for entry		0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve()
entry:ExaminerContacted		0..1	Reference(Examiner Contacted)	ExaminerContacted
entry:PregnancyStatus		0..1	Reference(Decedent Pregnancy)	DecedentPregnancyStatus
entry:TobaccoUse		0..1	Reference(Tobacco Use Contributed To Death)	TobaccoUse
entry:DeathLocation		0..1	Reference(Death Location)	Death Location
entry:InjuryLocation		0..1	Reference(Injury Location)	Injury Location
entry:InjuryIncident		0..1	Reference(Injury Incident)	InjuryIncident
entry:Autopsy		0..1	Reference(Autopsy Performed Indicator)	AutopsyPerformedIndicator
entry:DeathDate		0..1	Reference(Death Date)	DeathDate
entry:SurgeryDate		0..1	Reference(Surgery Date)	SurgeryDate
section:DeathCertification		0..1	BackboneElement	DeathCertification
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DeathCertification
Slices for entry		0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve()
entry:Certifier		0..1	Reference(Practitioner - Vital Records)	Certifier
entry:DeathCertification		0..1	Reference(Death Certification Procedure)	DeathCertification
entry:MannerOfDeath		0..1	Reference(Manner of Death)	MannerOfDeath
entry:CauseOfDeathPart1		0..4	Reference(Cause Of Death Part 1)	CauseOfDeathPart1
entry:CauseOfDeathPart2		0..1	Reference(Cause of Death Part 2)	CauseOfDeathPart2
section:DecedentDisposition		0..1	BackboneElement	DecedentDisposition
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DecedentDisposition
Slices for entry		0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve()
entry:DispositionLocation		0..1	Reference(Disposition Location)	DispositionLocation
entry:FuneralHome		0..1	Reference(Funeral Home)	FuneralHome
entry:DispositionMethod		0..1	Reference(Decedent Disposition Method)	DispositionMethod
entry:Mortician		0..1	Reference(Mortician)	Mortician
section:CodedContent		0..1	BackboneElement	CodedContent
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: CodedContent
Slices for entry		0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve()
entry:ActivityAtTimeOfDeath		0..1	Reference(Activity at Time of Death)	ActivityAtTimeOfDeath
entry:AutomatedUnderlyingCauseOfDeath		0..1	Reference(Automated Underlying Cause Of Death)	AutomatedUnderlyingCauseOfDeath
entry:ManualUnderlyingCauseOfDeath		0..1	Reference(Manual Underlying Cause Of Death)	ManualUnderlyingCauseOfDeath
entry:CodedRaceAndEthnicity		0..1	Reference(Observation - Coded Race and Ethnicity Vital Records)	CodedRaceAndEthnicity
entry:EntityAxisCauseOfDeath		0..20	Reference(Entity Axis Cause Of Death)	EntityAxisCauseOfDeath
entry:RecordAxisCauseOfDeath		0..20	Reference(Record Axis Cause Of Death)	RecordAxisCauseOfDeath
entry:PlaceOfInjury		0..1	Reference(Place Of Injury)	PlaceOfInjury
entry:CodingStatusValues		0..1	Reference(Coding Status Values)	CodingStatusValues
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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Composition.status	required	CompositionStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/composition-status from the FHIR Standard
Composition.event.code	preferred	DeathCertificationEventVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/ValueSet/vrdr-death-certification-event-vs from this IG Additional Bindings Purpose Event Code for Death Certificate Composition - Max Max Binding

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Composition		0..*	Composition	A set of resources composed into a single coherent clinical statement with clinical attestation
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:filingFormat		0..1	CodeableConcept	Filing Format URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/FilingFormat Binding: Filing Format ValueSet (required)
extension:replaceStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Replace Status (deprecated) URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/ReplaceStatus Binding: Replacement Status ValueSet (required)
extension:stateSpecificField		0..1	string	State Specific Field URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/StateSpecificField
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Version-independent identifier for the Composition
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	preliminary | final | amended | entered-in-error Binding: CompositionStatus (required)
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Kind of composition (LOINC if possible) Binding: FHIRDocumentTypeCodes (preferred): Type of a composition. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 64297-5
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Categorization of Composition Binding: DocumentClassValueSet (example): High-level kind of a clinical document at a macro level.
subject	Σ	1..1	Reference(Decedent)	Who and/or what the composition is about
encounter	Σ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Context of the Composition
date	Σ	1..1	dateTime	Date of Registration
author	Σ	1..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization)	Who and/or what authored the composition
title	Σ	1..1	string	Human Readable name/title
confidentiality	Σ	0..1	code	As defined by affinity domain Binding: v3.ConfidentialityClassification (2014-03-26) (required): Codes specifying the level of confidentiality of the composition.
attester		0..*	BackboneElement	Attests to accuracy of composition
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
mode		1..1	code	personal | professional | legal | official Binding: CompositionAttestationMode (required): The way in which a person authenticated a composition. Fixed Value: legal
time		0..1	dateTime	When the composition was attested
party		0..1	Reference(Practitioner - Vital Records)	Certifier.
custodian	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization which maintains the composition
relatesTo		0..*	BackboneElement	Relationships to other compositions/documents
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code		1..1	code	replaces | transforms | signs | appends Binding: DocumentRelationshipType (required): The type of relationship between documents.
target[x]		1..1		Target of the relationship
targetIdentifier			Identifier
targetReference			Reference(Composition)
event	Σ	1..1	BackboneElement	The clinical service(s) being documented
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Code(s) that apply to the event being documented Binding: Event Code for Death Certificate Composition (preferred) Additional Bindings Purpose Event Code for Death Certificate Composition - Max Max Binding
period	Σ	0..1	Period	The period covered by the documentation
detail	Σ	1..1	Reference(Death Certification Procedure)	The event(s) being documented
Slices for section	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Composition is broken into sections Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:code cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty
section:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
title		0..1	string	Label for section (e.g. for ToC)
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Binding: DocumentSectionCodes (example): Classification of a section of a composition/document.
author		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization)	Who and/or what authored the section
focus		0..1	Reference(Resource)	Who/what the section is about, when it is not about the subject of composition
text	C	0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the section, for human interpretation
mode		0..1	code	working | snapshot | changes Binding: ListMode (required): The processing mode that applies to this section.
orderedBy		0..1	CodeableConcept	Order of section entries Binding: ListOrderCodes (preferred): What order applies to the items in the entry.
entry	C	0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section
emptyReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the section is empty Binding: ListEmptyReasons (preferred): If a section is empty, why it is empty.
section	C	0..*	See section (Composition)	Nested Section
section:DecedentDemographics	C	0..1	BackboneElement	DecedentDemographics cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
title		0..1	string	Label for section (e.g. for ToC)
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Binding: DocumentSectionCodes (example): Classification of a section of a composition/document. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DecedentDemographics
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
author		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization)	Who and/or what authored the section
focus		0..1	Reference(Resource)	Who/what the section is about, when it is not about the subject of composition
text	C	0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the section, for human interpretation
mode		0..1	code	working | snapshot | changes Binding: ListMode (required): The processing mode that applies to this section.
orderedBy		0..1	CodeableConcept	Order of section entries Binding: ListOrderCodes (preferred): What order applies to the items in the entry.
Slices for entry	C	1..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve()
entry:Decedent	C	1..1	Reference(Decedent)	Decedent
entry:Father	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Father)	DecedentFather
entry:Mother	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Mother)	DecedentMother
entry:Spouse	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Spouse)	DecedentSpouse
entry:Age	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Age)	DecedentAge
entry:BirthRecordID	C	0..1	Reference(Birth Record Identifier Infant)	BirthRecordIdentifier
entry:FetalDeathRecordID	C	0..1	Reference(Fetal Death Record Identifier)	FetalDeathRecordIdentifier
entry:BirthRecordIDChild	C	0..1	Reference(Birth Record Identifier Child)	BirthRecordIdentifierChild
entry:EducationLevel	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Education Level)	DecedentEducationLevel
entry:MilitaryService	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Military Service)	DecedentMilitaryService
entry:UsualWork	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Usual Work)	DecedentUsualWork
entry:EmergingIssues	C	0..1	Reference(Observation - Emerging Issues Vital Records)	EmergingIssues
entry:InputRaceAndEthnicity	C	0..1	Reference(Observation - Input Race and Ethnicity Vital Records)	InputRaceAndEthnicity
emptyReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the section is empty Binding: ListEmptyReasons (preferred): If a section is empty, why it is empty.
section	C	0..*	See section (Composition)	Nested Section
section:DeathInvestigation	C	0..1	BackboneElement	DeathInvestigation cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
title		0..1	string	Label for section (e.g. for ToC)
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Binding: DocumentSectionCodes (example): Classification of a section of a composition/document. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DeathInvestigation
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
author		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization)	Who and/or what authored the section
focus		0..1	Reference(Resource)	Who/what the section is about, when it is not about the subject of composition
text	C	0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the section, for human interpretation
mode		0..1	code	working | snapshot | changes Binding: ListMode (required): The processing mode that applies to this section.
orderedBy		0..1	CodeableConcept	Order of section entries Binding: ListOrderCodes (preferred): What order applies to the items in the entry.
Slices for entry	C	0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve()
entry:ExaminerContacted	C	0..1	Reference(Examiner Contacted)	ExaminerContacted
entry:PregnancyStatus	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Pregnancy)	DecedentPregnancyStatus
entry:TobaccoUse	C	0..1	Reference(Tobacco Use Contributed To Death)	TobaccoUse
entry:DeathLocation	C	0..1	Reference(Death Location)	Death Location
entry:InjuryLocation	C	0..1	Reference(Injury Location)	Injury Location
entry:InjuryIncident	C	0..1	Reference(Injury Incident)	InjuryIncident
entry:Autopsy	C	0..1	Reference(Autopsy Performed Indicator)	AutopsyPerformedIndicator
entry:DeathDate	C	0..1	Reference(Death Date)	DeathDate
entry:SurgeryDate	C	0..1	Reference(Surgery Date)	SurgeryDate
emptyReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the section is empty Binding: ListEmptyReasons (preferred): If a section is empty, why it is empty.
section	C	0..*	See section (Composition)	Nested Section
section:DeathCertification	C	0..1	BackboneElement	DeathCertification cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
title		0..1	string	Label for section (e.g. for ToC)
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Binding: DocumentSectionCodes (example): Classification of a section of a composition/document. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DeathCertification
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
author		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization)	Who and/or what authored the section
focus		0..1	Reference(Resource)	Who/what the section is about, when it is not about the subject of composition
text	C	0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the section, for human interpretation
mode		0..1	code	working | snapshot | changes Binding: ListMode (required): The processing mode that applies to this section.
orderedBy		0..1	CodeableConcept	Order of section entries Binding: ListOrderCodes (preferred): What order applies to the items in the entry.
Slices for entry	C	0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve()
entry:Certifier	C	0..1	Reference(Practitioner - Vital Records)	Certifier
entry:DeathCertification	C	0..1	Reference(Death Certification Procedure)	DeathCertification
entry:MannerOfDeath	C	0..1	Reference(Manner of Death)	MannerOfDeath
entry:CauseOfDeathPart1	C	0..4	Reference(Cause Of Death Part 1)	CauseOfDeathPart1
entry:CauseOfDeathPart2	C	0..1	Reference(Cause of Death Part 2)	CauseOfDeathPart2
emptyReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the section is empty Binding: ListEmptyReasons (preferred): If a section is empty, why it is empty.
section	C	0..*	See section (Composition)	Nested Section
section:DecedentDisposition	C	0..1	BackboneElement	DecedentDisposition cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
title		0..1	string	Label for section (e.g. for ToC)
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Binding: DocumentSectionCodes (example): Classification of a section of a composition/document. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: DecedentDisposition
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
author		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization)	Who and/or what authored the section
focus		0..1	Reference(Resource)	Who/what the section is about, when it is not about the subject of composition
text	C	0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the section, for human interpretation
mode		0..1	code	working | snapshot | changes Binding: ListMode (required): The processing mode that applies to this section.
orderedBy		0..1	CodeableConcept	Order of section entries Binding: ListOrderCodes (preferred): What order applies to the items in the entry.
Slices for entry	C	0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve()
entry:DispositionLocation	C	0..1	Reference(Disposition Location)	DispositionLocation
entry:FuneralHome	C	0..1	Reference(Funeral Home)	FuneralHome
entry:DispositionMethod	C	0..1	Reference(Decedent Disposition Method)	DispositionMethod
entry:Mortician	C	0..1	Reference(Mortician)	Mortician
emptyReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the section is empty Binding: ListEmptyReasons (preferred): If a section is empty, why it is empty.
section	C	0..*	See section (Composition)	Nested Section
section:CodedContent	C	0..1	BackboneElement	CodedContent cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
title		0..1	string	Label for section (e.g. for ToC)
code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of section (recommended) Binding: DocumentSectionCodes (example): Classification of a section of a composition/document. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-document-section-cs
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: CodedContent
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
author		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization)	Who and/or what authored the section
focus		0..1	Reference(Resource)	Who/what the section is about, when it is not about the subject of composition
text	C	0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the section, for human interpretation
mode		0..1	code	working | snapshot | changes Binding: ListMode (required): The processing mode that applies to this section.
orderedBy		0..1	CodeableConcept	Order of section entries Binding: ListOrderCodes (preferred): What order applies to the items in the entry.
Slices for entry	C	0..*	Reference(Resource)	A reference to data that supports this section Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve()
entry:ActivityAtTimeOfDeath	C	0..1	Reference(Activity at Time of Death)	ActivityAtTimeOfDeath
entry:AutomatedUnderlyingCauseOfDeath	C	0..1	Reference(Automated Underlying Cause Of Death)	AutomatedUnderlyingCauseOfDeath
entry:ManualUnderlyingCauseOfDeath	C	0..1	Reference(Manual Underlying Cause Of Death)	ManualUnderlyingCauseOfDeath
entry:CodedRaceAndEthnicity	C	0..1	Reference(Observation - Coded Race and Ethnicity Vital Records)	CodedRaceAndEthnicity
entry:EntityAxisCauseOfDeath	C	0..20	Reference(Entity Axis Cause Of Death)	EntityAxisCauseOfDeath
entry:RecordAxisCauseOfDeath	C	0..20	Reference(Record Axis Cause Of Death)	RecordAxisCauseOfDeath
entry:PlaceOfInjury	C	0..1	Reference(Place Of Injury)	PlaceOfInjury
entry:CodingStatusValues	C	0..1	Reference(Coding Status Values)	CodingStatusValues
emptyReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the section is empty Binding: ListEmptyReasons (preferred): If a section is empty, why it is empty.
section	C	0..*	See section (Composition)	Nested Section
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Composition.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Composition.status	required	CompositionStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/composition-status from the FHIR Standard
Composition.type	preferred	Pattern: LOINC Code 64297-5 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-typecodes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.category	example	DocumentClassValueSet http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/document-classcodes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.confidentiality	required	v3.ConfidentialityClassification http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ConfidentialityClassification|2014-03-26 from the FHIR Standard
Composition.attester.mode	required	Fixed Value: legal http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/composition-attestation-mode|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Composition.relatesTo.code	required	DocumentRelationshipType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/document-relationship-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Composition.event.code	preferred	DeathCertificationEventVS http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/ValueSet/vrdr-death-certification-event-vs from this IG Additional Bindings Purpose Event Code for Death Certificate Composition - Max Max Binding
Composition.section.code	example	DocumentSectionCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-section-codes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section.mode	required	ListMode http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-mode|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section.orderedBy	preferred	ListOrderCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-order from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section.emptyReason	preferred	ListEmptyReasons http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-empty-reason from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DecedentDemographics.code	example	Pattern: DecedentDemographics http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-section-codes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DecedentDemographics.mode	required	ListMode http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-mode|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DecedentDemographics.orderedBy	preferred	ListOrderCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-order from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DecedentDemographics.emptyReason	preferred	ListEmptyReasons http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-empty-reason from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DeathInvestigation.code	example	Pattern: DeathInvestigation http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-section-codes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DeathInvestigation.mode	required	ListMode http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-mode|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DeathInvestigation.orderedBy	preferred	ListOrderCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-order from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DeathInvestigation.emptyReason	preferred	ListEmptyReasons http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-empty-reason from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DeathCertification.code	example	Pattern: DeathCertification http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-section-codes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DeathCertification.mode	required	ListMode http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-mode|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DeathCertification.orderedBy	preferred	ListOrderCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-order from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DeathCertification.emptyReason	preferred	ListEmptyReasons http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-empty-reason from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DecedentDisposition.code	example	Pattern: DecedentDisposition http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-section-codes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DecedentDisposition.mode	required	ListMode http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-mode|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DecedentDisposition.orderedBy	preferred	ListOrderCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-order from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:DecedentDisposition.emptyReason	preferred	ListEmptyReasons http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-empty-reason from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:CodedContent.code	example	Pattern: CodedContent http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/doc-section-codes from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:CodedContent.mode	required	ListMode http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-mode|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:CodedContent.orderedBy	preferred	ListOrderCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-order from the FHIR Standard
Composition.section:CodedContent.emptyReason	preferred	ListEmptyReasons http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/list-empty-reason from the FHIR Standard