HL7 Europe Base Profiles
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HL7 Europe Base Profiles, published by HL7 Europe. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.0.1-ci built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7-eu/base/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: CoverageEhic - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2024-12-18

Definitions for the Coverage-eu-ehic resource profile.

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

0. Coverage
2. Coverage.identifier
Definition

Logical number of the card

ShortEHIC#8 - Identification number of the card
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control1..1
4. Coverage.type
Control1..?
Pattern Value{
  "coding" : [{
    "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.eu/CodeSystem/v3-ActCode",
    "code" : "EHIC",
    "display" : "European Health Insurance Card"
  }]
}
6. Coverage.beneficiary
ShortEHIC fields #3 to #6 (Name, Id, birthDate)
TypeReference(Patient (EHIC))
8. Coverage.period
Control1..?
10. Coverage.period.end
Definition

Expiry date of the card

ShortEHIC#9 - Expiry date
Control1..?
12. Coverage.insurer
Control1..?
14. Coverage.insurer.display
Definition

Identification number and acronym of the competent institution

ShortEHIC#7 - Identification number of the institution
Control1..?

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

0. Coverage
Definition

Financial instrument which may be used to reimburse or pay for health care products and services. Includes both insurance and self-payment.

ShortInsurance or medical plan or a payment agreement
Comments

The Coverage resource contains the insurance card level information, which is customary to provide on claims and other communications between providers and insurers.

Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
2. Coverage.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of its narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies its meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. Coverage.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

ShortContained, inline Resources
Comments

This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags in their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

Control0..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
6. Coverage.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
8. Coverage.identifier
Definition

Logical number of the card


The identifier of the coverage as issued by the insurer.

ShortEHIC#8 - Identification number of the cardBusiness identifier(s) for this coverage
Comments

The main (and possibly only) identifier for the coverage - often referred to as a Member Id, Certificate number, Personal Health Number or Case ID. May be constructed as the concatenation of the Coverage.SubscriberID and the Coverage.dependant. Note that not all insurers issue unique member IDs therefore searches may result in multiple responses.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control10..1*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows coverages to be distinguished and referenced.

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

The status of the resource instance.

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

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains the code entered-in-error that marks the coverage as not currently valid.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from FinancialResourceStatusCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/fm-status|5.0.0
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/fm-status|5.0.0)

A code specifying the state of the resource instance.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to track the status of the resource as 'draft' resources may undergo further edits while 'active' resources are immutable and may only have their status changed to 'cancelled'.

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

The nature of the coverage be it insurance, or cash payment such as self-pay.

Shortinsurance | self-pay | other
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Kindhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-kind|5.0.0
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-kind|5.0.0)
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

This is used to implement conformance on other elements.

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

The type of coverage: social program, medical plan, accident coverage (workers compensation, auto), group health or payment by an individual or organization.

ShortCoverage category such as medical or accident
Control10..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CoverageTypeAndSelfPayCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-type
(preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-type)

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

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

The order of application of coverages is dependent on the types of coverage.

Pattern Value{
  "coding" : [{
    "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.eu/CodeSystem/v3-ActCode",
    "code" : "EHIC",
    "display" : "European Health Insurance Card"
  }]
}
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
16. Coverage.beneficiary
Definition

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

ShortEHIC fields #3 to #6 (Name, Id, birthDate)Plan beneficiary
Control1..1
TypeReference(Patient (EHIC), Patient)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

This is the party who receives treatment for which the costs are reimbursed under the coverage.

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

Time period during which the coverage is in force. A missing start date indicates the start date isn't known, a missing end date means the coverage is continuing to be in force.

ShortCoverage start and end dates
Control10..1
TypePeriod
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Some insurers require the submission of the coverage term.

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

Expiry date of the card


The end of the period. If the end of the period is missing, it means no end was known or planned at the time the instance was created. The start may be in the past, and the end date in the future, which means that period is expected/planned to end at that time.

ShortEHIC#9 - Expiry dateEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
Comments

The end value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03.

Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
TypedateTime
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Meaning if MissingIf the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
22. Coverage.insurer
Definition

The program or plan underwriter, payor, insurance company.

ShortIssuer of the policy
Comments

May provide multiple identifiers such as insurance company identifier or business identifier (BIN number).

Control10..1
TypeReference(Organization)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to identify the issuer to target for claim processing and for coordination of benefit processing.

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

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

ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
Comments

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

Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-2, ref-1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
26. Coverage.insurer.display
Definition

Identification number and acronym of the competent institution


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

ShortEHIC#7 - Identification number of the institutionText alternative for the resource
Comments

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

Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-2
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

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

0. Coverage
Definition

Financial instrument which may be used to reimburse or pay for health care products and services. Includes both insurance and self-payment.

ShortInsurance or medical plan or a payment agreement
Comments

The Coverage resource contains the insurance card level information, which is customary to provide on claims and other communications between providers and insurers.

Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
2. Coverage.id
Definition

The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

ShortLogical id of this artifact
Comments

Within the context of the FHIR RESTful interactions, the resource has an id except for cases like the create and conditional update. Otherwise, the use of the resouce id depends on the given use case.

Control0..1
Typeid
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
4. Coverage.meta
Definition

The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

ShortMetadata about the resource
Control0..1
TypeMeta
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. Coverage.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of its narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies its meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. Coverage.language
Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

ShortLanguage of the resource content
Comments

Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AllLanguages
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|5.0.0)

IETF language tag for a human language

Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. Coverage.text
Definition

A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
Comments

Contained resources do not have a narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-6
TypeNarrative
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
12. Coverage.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

ShortContained, inline Resources
Comments

This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags in their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

Control0..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
14. Coverage.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
16. Coverage.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
18. Coverage.identifier
Definition

Logical number of the card

ShortEHIC#8 - Identification number of the card
Comments

The main (and possibly only) identifier for the coverage - often referred to as a Member Id, Certificate number, Personal Health Number or Case ID. May be constructed as the concatenation of the Coverage.SubscriberID and the Coverage.dependant. Note that not all insurers issue unique member IDs therefore searches may result in multiple responses.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control1..1
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows coverages to be distinguished and referenced.

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

The status of the resource instance.

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

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains the code entered-in-error that marks the coverage as not currently valid.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from FinancialResourceStatusCodes
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/fm-status|5.0.0)

A code specifying the state of the resource instance.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to track the status of the resource as 'draft' resources may undergo further edits while 'active' resources are immutable and may only have their status changed to 'cancelled'.

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

The nature of the coverage be it insurance, or cash payment such as self-pay.

Shortinsurance | self-pay | other
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Kind
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-kind|5.0.0)
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

This is used to implement conformance on other elements.

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

Link to the paying party and optionally what specifically they will be responsible to pay.

ShortSelf-pay parties and responsibility
Control0..*
TypeBackboneElement
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
26. Coverage.paymentBy.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
28. Coverage.paymentBy.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
30. Coverage.paymentBy.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summarytrue
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
32. Coverage.paymentBy.party
Definition

The list of parties providing non-insurance payment for the treatment costs.

ShortParties performing self-payment
Control1..1
TypeReference(Patient, RelatedPerson, Organization)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
34. Coverage.paymentBy.responsibility
Definition

Description of the financial responsibility.

ShortParty's responsibility
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
36. Coverage.type
Definition

The type of coverage: social program, medical plan, accident coverage (workers compensation, auto), group health or payment by an individual or organization.

ShortCoverage category such as medical or accident
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CoverageTypeAndSelfPayCodes
(preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-type)

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

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

The order of application of coverages is dependent on the types of coverage.

Pattern Value{
  "coding" : [{
    "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.eu/CodeSystem/v3-ActCode",
    "code" : "EHIC",
    "display" : "European Health Insurance Card"
  }]
}
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
38. Coverage.policyHolder
Definition

The party who 'owns' the insurance policy.

ShortOwner of the policy
Comments

For example: may be an individual, corporation or the subscriber's employer.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Patient, RelatedPerson, Organization)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

This provides employer information in the case of Worker's Compensation and other policies.

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

The party who has signed-up for or 'owns' the contractual relationship to the policy or to whom the benefit of the policy for services rendered to them or their family is due.

ShortSubscriber to the policy
Comments

May be self or a parent in the case of dependants. A subscriber is only required on certain types of policies not all policies and that it is appropriate to have just a policyholder and a beneficiary when not other party can join that policy instance.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Patient, RelatedPerson)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

This is the party who is entitled to the benfits under the policy.

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

The insurer assigned ID for the Subscriber.

ShortID assigned to the subscriber
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

The insurer requires this identifier on correspondance and claims (digital and otherwise).

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

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

ShortEHIC fields #3 to #6 (Name, Id, birthDate)
Control1..1
TypeReference(Patient (EHIC))
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

This is the party who receives treatment for which the costs are reimbursed under the coverage.

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

A designator for a dependent under the coverage.

ShortDependent number
Comments

Sometimes the member number is constructed from the subscriberId and the dependant number.

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

For some coverages a single identifier is issued to the Subscriber and then an additional dependent number is issued to each beneficiary.

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

The relationship of beneficiary (patient) to the subscriber.

ShortBeneficiary relationship to the subscriber
Comments

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

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

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

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Requirements

The relationship between the patient and the subscriber to determine coordination of benefits.

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

Time period during which the coverage is in force. A missing start date indicates the start date isn't known, a missing end date means the coverage is continuing to be in force.

ShortCoverage start and end dates
Control1..1
TypePeriod
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Some insurers require the submission of the coverage term.

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

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
Typeid
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
54. Coverage.period.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.period.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 56. Coverage.period.start
    Definition

    The start of the period. The boundary is inclusive.

    ShortStarting time with inclusive boundary
    Comments

    If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known.

    Control0..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
    TypedateTime
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    58. Coverage.period.end
    Definition

    Expiry date of the card

    ShortEHIC#9 - Expiry date
    Comments

    The end value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03.

    Control1..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
    TypedateTime
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Meaning if MissingIf the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    60. Coverage.insurer
    Definition

    The program or plan underwriter, payor, insurance company.

    ShortIssuer of the policy
    Comments

    May provide multiple identifiers such as insurance company identifier or business identifier (BIN number).

    Control1..1
    TypeReference(Organization)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Need to identify the issuer to target for claim processing and for coordination of benefit processing.

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

    Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

    ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
    Control0..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    Typeid
    Is Modifierfalse
    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
    Summaryfalse
    64. Coverage.insurer.extension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.insurer.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 66. Coverage.insurer.reference
      Definition

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

      ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
      Comments

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

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-2, ref-1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      68. Coverage.insurer.type
      Definition

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

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

      ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") - must be a resource in resources
      Comments

      This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a known RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference.

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

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

      Typeuri
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      70. Coverage.insurer.identifier
      Definition

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

      ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
      Comments

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

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

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

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

      This element only allows for a single identifier. In the case where additional identifers are required, use the http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/additionalIdentifier extension.

      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-2
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      72. Coverage.insurer.display
      Definition

      Identification number and acronym of the competent institution

      ShortEHIC#7 - Identification number of the institution
      Comments

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

      Control1..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-2
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      74. Coverage.class
      Definition

      A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

      ShortAdditional coverage classifications
      Comments

      For example, class may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, policy, or plan.

      Control0..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

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

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      78. Coverage.class.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      80. Coverage.class.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      82. Coverage.class.type
      Definition

      The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided. For example, type may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, policy, or plan.

      ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
      Control1..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodes
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

      The policy classifications, e.g. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

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

      The alphanumeric identifier associated with the insurer issued label.

      ShortValue associated with the type
      Comments

      For example, the Group or Plan number.

      Control1..1
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      The insurer issued label and identifier are necessary to identify the specific policy, group, etc..

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

      A short description for the class.

      ShortHuman readable description of the type and value
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Used to provide a meaningful description in correspondence to the patient.

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

      The order of applicability of this coverage relative to other coverages which are currently in force. Note, there may be gaps in the numbering and this does not imply primary, secondary etc. as the specific positioning of coverages depends upon the episode of care. For example; a patient might have (0) auto insurance (1) their own health insurance and (2) spouse's health insurance. When claiming for treatments which were not the result of an auto accident then only coverages (1) and (2) above would be applicatble and would apply in the order specified in parenthesis.

      ShortRelative order of the coverage
      Control0..1
      TypepositiveInt
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Used in managing the coordination of benefits.

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

      The insurer-specific identifier for the insurer-defined network of providers to which the beneficiary may seek treatment which will be covered at the 'in-network' rate, otherwise 'out of network' terms and conditions apply.

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

      Used in referral for treatment and in claims processing.

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

      A suite of codes indicating the cost category and associated amount which have been detailed in the policy and may have been included on the health card.

      ShortPatient payments for services/products
      Comments

      For example by knowing the patient visit co-pay, the provider can collect the amount prior to undertaking treatment.

      Control0..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Required by providers to manage financial transaction with the patient.

      Alternate NamesCoPay, Deductible, Exceptions
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      94. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      96. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      98. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      100. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.type
      Definition

      The category of patient centric costs associated with treatment.

      ShortCost category
      Comments

      For example visit, specialist visits, emergency, inpatient care, etc.

      Control0..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageCopayTypeCodes
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-copay-type)

      The types of services to which patient copayments are specified.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Needed to identify the category associated with the amount for the patient.

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

      Code to identify the general type of benefits under which products and services are provided.

      ShortBenefit classification
      Comments

      Examples include Medical Care, Periodontics, Renal Dialysis, Vision Coverage.

      Control0..1
      BindingFor example codes, see BenefitCategoryCodes
      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/ex-benefitcategory)
      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Needed to convey the category of service or product for which eligibility is sought.

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

      Is a flag to indicate whether the benefits refer to in-network providers or out-of-network providers.

      ShortIn or out of network
      Control0..1
      BindingFor example codes, see NetworkTypeCodes
      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/benefit-network)
      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Needed as in or out of network providers are treated differently under the coverage.

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

      Indicates if the benefits apply to an individual or to the family.

      ShortIndividual or family
      Control0..1
      BindingFor example codes, see UnitTypeCodes
      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/benefit-unit)
      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Needed for the understanding of the benefits.

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

      The term or period of the values such as 'maximum lifetime benefit' or 'maximum annual visits'.

      ShortAnnual or lifetime
      Control0..1
      BindingFor example codes, see BenefitTermCodes
      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/benefit-term)
      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Needed for the understanding of the benefits.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      110. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.value[x]
      Definition

      The amount due from the patient for the cost category.

      ShortThe amount or percentage due from the beneficiary
      Comments

      Amount may be expressed as a percentage of the service/product cost or a fixed amount of currency.

      Control0..1
      TypeChoice of: Quantity(SimpleQuantity), Money
      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Needed to identify the amount for the patient associated with the category.

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

      A suite of codes indicating exceptions or reductions to patient costs and their effective periods.

      ShortExceptions for patient payments
      Control0..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Required by providers to manage financial transaction with the patient.

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

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      116. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      118. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      120. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.type
      Definition

      The code for the specific exception.

      ShortException category
      Control1..1
      BindingFor example codes, see ExampleCoverageFinancialExceptionCodes
      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-financial-exception)

      The types of exceptions from the part or full value of financial obligations such as copays.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Needed to identify the exception associated with the amount for the patient.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      122. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.period
      Definition

      The timeframe the exception is in force.

      ShortThe effective period of the exception
      Control0..1
      TypePeriod
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Needed to identify the applicable timeframe for the exception for the correct calculation of patient costs.

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

      When 'subrogation=true' this insurance instance has been included not for adjudication but to provide insurers with the details to recover costs.

      ShortReimbursement to insurer
      Comments

      Typically, automotive and worker's compensation policies would be flagged with 'subrogation=true' to enable healthcare payors to collect against accident claims.

      Control0..1
      Typeboolean
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      See definition for when to be used.

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

      The policy(s) which constitute this insurance coverage.

      ShortContract details
      Control0..*
      TypeReference(Contract)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      To reference the legally binding contract between the policy holder and the insurer.

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

      The insurance plan details, benefits and costs, which constitute this insurance coverage.

      ShortInsurance plan details
      Control0..1
      TypeReference(InsurancePlan)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      To associate the plan benefits and costs with the coverage which is an instance of that plan.

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