Vital Records Death Reporting (VRDR) FHIR Implementation Guide
3.0.0 - STU3 US

Vital Records Death Reporting (VRDR) FHIR Implementation Guide, published by HL7 International / Public Health. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 3.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/vrdr/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Entity Axis Cause Of Death

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/vrdr-entity-axis-cause-of-death Version: 3.0.0
Standards status: Draft Computable Name: EntityAxisCauseOfDeath
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.40.10.42.36

Entity Axis Cause Of Death (Observation): Up to 20 of instances of this profile may be included in a coding bundle.
Each instance is labeled with its lineNumber, Position and e-code indicator.

Entity Axis codes represent the raw data as originally reported on the death certificate by the certifier, maintaining the order and position of conditions as they appeared on the death certificate. They include codes for all causes of death listed, including duplicate codes and potentially contradictory information.

IJE Mapping

Mortality (Decedent)
Use Case # Description IJE Name Field Type Value Set/Comments
Mortality 106 Entity-axis codes EAC Each entry is a 4-tuple (value, component[position], component[lineNumber], component[e-code-indicator]) codeable ICD10CausesOfDeathVS

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Changes since version true:

  • New Content

    • Formal Views of Profile Content

    Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
    .. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
    Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
    ... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
    .... 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: 80356-9
    ..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    .... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ... subject Σ 0..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) Decedent
    ... effective[x] Σ 0..1 dateTime Date/Time when added to death record
    ... value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
    Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death ValueSet (required)
    ... Slices for component Σ 2..* BackboneElement Component results
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
    .... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    .... component:lineNumber Σ 1..1 BackboneElement lineNumber
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    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-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: lineNumber
    ....... 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
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 integer lineNumber
    .... component:position Σ 1..1 BackboneElement position
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    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-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: position
    ....... 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
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 integer Position
    .... component:eCodeIndicator Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Entity Axis Cause of Death order
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    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-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: eCodeIndicator
    ....... 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
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 boolean eCodeIndicator

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    Terminology Bindings

    Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
    Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.value[x] Base required ICD10 Causes of Death ValueSet 📦3.0.0 This IG
    Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:lineNumber.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:position.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

    Constraints

    Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
    dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
    dom-3 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
    dom-4 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
    dom-5 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
    dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
    ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
    ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
    obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
    obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
    .. Observation Observation
    ... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Cause of death entity axis code [Automated]
    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: 80356-9
    ... subject 0..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) Decedent
    ... effective[x] 0..1 dateTime Date/Time when added to death record
    ... Slices for component 2..* BackboneElement Component results
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
    .... component:lineNumber 1..1 BackboneElement lineNumber
    ..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    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-component-cs
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: lineNumber
    ..... value[x] 1..1 integer lineNumber
    .... component:position 1..1 BackboneElement position
    ..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    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-component-cs
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: position
    ..... value[x] 1..1 integer Position
    .... component:eCodeIndicator 0..1 BackboneElement Entity Axis Cause of Death order
    ..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    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-component-cs
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: eCodeIndicator
    ..... value[x] 1..1 boolean eCodeIndicator

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    Terminology Bindings (Differential)

    Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
    Observation.value[x] Base required ICD10 Causes of Death ValueSet 📦3.0.0 This IG
    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
    .. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
    Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
    ... 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 BindingsPurpose
    AllLanguages Max Binding
    ... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
    ... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
    ... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
    ... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
    ... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
    ... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
    ... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
    ... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
    Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
    ... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Cause of death entity axis code [Automated]
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    Required Pattern: At least the following
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (Complex)
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 80356-9
    ..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    .... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ... subject Σ 0..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) Decedent
    ... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
    ... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
    ... effective[x] Σ 0..1 dateTime Date/Time when added to death record
    ... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
    ... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
    ... value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
    Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death ValueSet (required)
    ... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
    ... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
    ... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
    ... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
    ... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
    Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
    ... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
    ... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
    ... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
    Constraints: obs-3
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
    .... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
    .... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
    Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
    .... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
    Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
    .... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
    .... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
    ... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
    ... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
    ... Slices for component Σ 2..* BackboneElement Component results
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
    .... component: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
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    ..... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
    ...... valueQuantity Quantity
    ...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ...... valueString string
    ...... valueBoolean boolean
    ...... valueInteger integer
    ...... valueRange Range
    ...... valueRatio Ratio
    ...... valueSampledData SampledData
    ...... valueTime time
    ...... valueDateTime dateTime
    ...... valuePeriod Period
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
    ..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
    ..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
    .... component:lineNumber Σ 1..1 BackboneElement lineNumber
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    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-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: lineNumber
    ....... 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
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 integer lineNumber
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
    ..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
    ..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
    .... component:position Σ 1..1 BackboneElement position
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    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-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: position
    ....... 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
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 integer Position
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
    ..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
    ..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
    .... component:eCodeIndicator Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Entity Axis Cause of Death order
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    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-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: eCodeIndicator
    ....... 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
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 boolean eCodeIndicator
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
    ..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
    ..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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    Terminology Bindings

    Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
    Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.value[x] Base required ICD10 Causes of Death ValueSet 📦3.0.0 This IG
    Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:lineNumber.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:lineNumber.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:lineNumber.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:position.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:position.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:position.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

    Constraints

    Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
    dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
    dom-3 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
    dom-4 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
    dom-5 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
    dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
    ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
    ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
    obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
    obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
    obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

    Summary

    Mandatory: 5 elements(1 nested mandatory element)

    Structures

    This structure refers to these other structures:

    Slices

    This structure defines the following Slices:

    • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.component

    Key Elements View

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
    .. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
    Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
    ... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
    .... 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: 80356-9
    ..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    .... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ... subject Σ 0..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) Decedent
    ... effective[x] Σ 0..1 dateTime Date/Time when added to death record
    ... value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
    Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death ValueSet (required)
    ... Slices for component Σ 2..* BackboneElement Component results
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
    .... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    .... component:lineNumber Σ 1..1 BackboneElement lineNumber
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    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-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: lineNumber
    ....... 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
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 integer lineNumber
    .... component:position Σ 1..1 BackboneElement position
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    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-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: position
    ....... 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
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 integer Position
    .... component:eCodeIndicator Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Entity Axis Cause of Death order
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    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-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: eCodeIndicator
    ....... 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
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 boolean eCodeIndicator

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    Terminology Bindings

    Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
    Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.value[x] Base required ICD10 Causes of Death ValueSet 📦3.0.0 This IG
    Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:lineNumber.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:position.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

    Constraints

    Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
    dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
    dom-3 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
    dom-4 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
    dom-5 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
    dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
    ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
    ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
    obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
    obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

    Differential View

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
    .. Observation Observation
    ... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Cause of death entity axis code [Automated]
    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: 80356-9
    ... subject 0..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) Decedent
    ... effective[x] 0..1 dateTime Date/Time when added to death record
    ... Slices for component 2..* BackboneElement Component results
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
    .... component:lineNumber 1..1 BackboneElement lineNumber
    ..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    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-component-cs
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: lineNumber
    ..... value[x] 1..1 integer lineNumber
    .... component:position 1..1 BackboneElement position
    ..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    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-component-cs
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: position
    ..... value[x] 1..1 integer Position
    .... component:eCodeIndicator 0..1 BackboneElement Entity Axis Cause of Death order
    ..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    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-component-cs
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: eCodeIndicator
    ..... value[x] 1..1 boolean eCodeIndicator

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    Terminology Bindings (Differential)

    Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
    Observation.value[x] Base required ICD10 Causes of Death ValueSet 📦3.0.0 This IG

    Snapshot ViewView

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
    .. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
    Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
    ... 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 BindingsPurpose
    AllLanguages Max Binding
    ... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
    ... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
    ... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
    ... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
    ... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
    ... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
    ... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
    ... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
    Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
    ... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Cause of death entity axis code [Automated]
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    Required Pattern: At least the following
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (Complex)
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 80356-9
    ..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    .... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ... subject Σ 0..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) Decedent
    ... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
    ... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
    ... effective[x] Σ 0..1 dateTime Date/Time when added to death record
    ... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
    ... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
    ... value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
    Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death ValueSet (required)
    ... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
    ... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
    ... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
    ... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
    ... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
    Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
    ... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
    ... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
    ... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
    Constraints: obs-3
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
    .... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
    .... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
    Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
    .... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
    Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
    .... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
    .... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
    ... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
    ... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
    ... Slices for component Σ 2..* BackboneElement Component results
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
    .... component: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
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    ..... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
    ...... valueQuantity Quantity
    ...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ...... valueString string
    ...... valueBoolean boolean
    ...... valueInteger integer
    ...... valueRange Range
    ...... valueRatio Ratio
    ...... valueSampledData SampledData
    ...... valueTime time
    ...... valueDateTime dateTime
    ...... valuePeriod Period
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
    ..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
    ..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
    .... component:lineNumber Σ 1..1 BackboneElement lineNumber
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    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-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: lineNumber
    ....... 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
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 integer lineNumber
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
    ..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
    ..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
    .... component:position Σ 1..1 BackboneElement position
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    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-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: position
    ....... 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
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 integer Position
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
    ..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
    ..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
    .... component:eCodeIndicator Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Entity Axis Cause of Death order
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
    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-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: eCodeIndicator
    ....... 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
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 boolean eCodeIndicator
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
    ..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
    Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
    ..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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    Terminology Bindings

    Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
    Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.value[x] Base required ICD10 Causes of Death ValueSet 📦3.0.0 This IG
    Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:lineNumber.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:lineNumber.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:lineNumber.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:position.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:position.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:position.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
    Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

    Constraints

    Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
    dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
    dom-3 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
    dom-4 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
    dom-5 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
    dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
    ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
    ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
    obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
    obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
    obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

    Summary

    Mandatory: 5 elements(1 nested mandatory element)

    Structures

    This structure refers to these other structures:

    Slices

    This structure defines the following Slices:

    • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.component

     

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