CH EMS (R4)
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CH EMS (R4), published by IVR Interverband für Rettungswesen. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 2.1.0-ci-build built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7ch/ch-ems/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: CH EMS Coverage

Official URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-ems/StructureDefinition/ch-ems-coverage Version: 2.1.0-ci-build
Active as of 2026-01-26 Computable Name: CHEmsCoverage

Copyright/Legal: CC0-1.0

This profile constrains the Coverage resource for representing the insurance information of the patient.

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Coverage 0..* CHCoreCoverage CH EMS Coverage
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... contained S 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... identifier:insuranceCardNumber SΣ 0..1 VEKAIdentifier Insurance card number of the patient (20 digits)

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... use 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
..... system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.1.1.1
..... value 0..1 string The value that is unique
..... period 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
Binding: FinancialResourceStatusCodes (required): A code specifying the state of the resource instance.
... beneficiary SΣ 1..1 Reference(CH EMS Patient) Insured patient
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... payor SΣ 1..* Reference(CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson) {c} Insurance
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Coverage.status Base required Financial Resource Status Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Coverage If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Coverage 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 Coverage 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 Coverage If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Coverage 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()

This structure is derived from CHCoreCoverage

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Coverage 0..* CHCoreCoverage CH EMS Coverage
... contained S 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for identifier Content/Rules for all slices
.... identifier:insuranceCardNumber S 0..1 VEKAIdentifier Insurance card number of the patient (20 digits)
... beneficiary S 1..1 Reference(CH EMS Patient) Insured patient
.... reference 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... reference 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Coverage 0..* CHCoreCoverage CH EMS Coverage
... 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
... 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 S 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for the coverage
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
.... identifier:insuranceCardNumber SΣ 0..1 VEKAIdentifier Insurance card number of the patient (20 digits)

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... use 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
..... system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.1.1.1
..... value 0..1 string The value that is unique
..... period 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
Binding: FinancialResourceStatusCodes (required): A code specifying the state of the resource instance.
... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Coverage category such as medical or accident
Binding: Main Guarantor (preferred)
... policyHolder Σ 0..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson | CH Core Organization) Owner of the policy
... subscriber Σ 0..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson) Subscriber to the policy
... subscriberId Σ 0..1 string ID assigned to the subscriber
... beneficiary SΣ 1..1 Reference(CH EMS Patient) Insured patient
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... dependent Σ 0..1 string Dependent number
... relationship 0..1 CodeableConcept Beneficiary relationship to the subscriber
Binding: SubscriberRelationshipCodes (extensible): The relationship between the Subscriber and the Beneficiary (insured/covered party/patient).
... period Σ 0..1 Period Coverage start and end dates
... payor SΣ 1..* Reference(CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson) {c} Insurance
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... class 0..* BackboneElement Additional coverage classifications
.... 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
.... type Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 21 1.3.V02 - Klasse / Classe / Classe (extensible)
.... value Σ 1..1 string Value associated with the type
.... name Σ 0..1 string Human readable description of the type and value
... order Σ 0..1 positiveInt Relative order of the coverage
... network Σ 0..1 string Insurer network
... costToBeneficiary 0..* BackboneElement Patient payments for services/products
.... 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
.... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Cost category
Binding: CoverageCopayTypeCodes (extensible): The types of services to which patient copayments are specified.
.... value[x] Σ 1..1 The amount or percentage due from the beneficiary
..... valueQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
..... valueMoney Money
.... exception 0..* BackboneElement Exceptions for patient payments
..... 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
..... type Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Exception category
Binding: ExampleCoverageFinancialExceptionCodes (example): The types of exceptions from the part or full value of financial obligations such as copays.
..... period Σ 0..1 Period The effective period of the exception
... subrogation 0..1 boolean Reimbursement to insurer
... contract 0..* Reference(Contract) Contract details

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Coverage.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Coverage.status Base required Financial Resource Status Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Coverage.type Base preferred Main Guarantor 📦3.2.0 CH Term v3.2
Coverage.beneficiary.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Coverage.relationship Base extensible SubscriberPolicyholder Relationship Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Coverage.payor.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Coverage.class.type Base extensible BFS Medizinische Statistik - 21 1.3.V02 - Klasse / Classe / Classe 📦3.2.0 CH Term v3.2
Coverage.costToBeneficiary.​type Base extensible Coverage Copay Type Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Coverage.costToBeneficiary.​exception.type Base example Example Coverage Financial Exception Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Coverage If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Coverage 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 Coverage 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 Coverage If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Coverage 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()

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Coverage 0..* CHCoreCoverage CH EMS Coverage
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... contained S 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... identifier:insuranceCardNumber SΣ 0..1 VEKAIdentifier Insurance card number of the patient (20 digits)

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... use 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
..... system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.1.1.1
..... value 0..1 string The value that is unique
..... period 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
Binding: FinancialResourceStatusCodes (required): A code specifying the state of the resource instance.
... beneficiary SΣ 1..1 Reference(CH EMS Patient) Insured patient
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... payor SΣ 1..* Reference(CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson) {c} Insurance
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Coverage.status Base required Financial Resource Status Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Coverage If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Coverage 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 Coverage 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 Coverage If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Coverage 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()

Differential View

This structure is derived from CHCoreCoverage

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Coverage 0..* CHCoreCoverage CH EMS Coverage
... contained S 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for identifier Content/Rules for all slices
.... identifier:insuranceCardNumber S 0..1 VEKAIdentifier Insurance card number of the patient (20 digits)
... beneficiary S 1..1 Reference(CH EMS Patient) Insured patient
.... reference 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... reference 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Coverage 0..* CHCoreCoverage CH EMS Coverage
... 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
... 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 S 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for the coverage
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
.... identifier:insuranceCardNumber SΣ 0..1 VEKAIdentifier Insurance card number of the patient (20 digits)

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... use 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
..... system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.1.1.1
..... value 0..1 string The value that is unique
..... period 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
Binding: FinancialResourceStatusCodes (required): A code specifying the state of the resource instance.
... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Coverage category such as medical or accident
Binding: Main Guarantor (preferred)
... policyHolder Σ 0..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson | CH Core Organization) Owner of the policy
... subscriber Σ 0..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson) Subscriber to the policy
... subscriberId Σ 0..1 string ID assigned to the subscriber
... beneficiary SΣ 1..1 Reference(CH EMS Patient) Insured patient
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... dependent Σ 0..1 string Dependent number
... relationship 0..1 CodeableConcept Beneficiary relationship to the subscriber
Binding: SubscriberRelationshipCodes (extensible): The relationship between the Subscriber and the Beneficiary (insured/covered party/patient).
... period Σ 0..1 Period Coverage start and end dates
... payor SΣ 1..* Reference(CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson) {c} Insurance
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... class 0..* BackboneElement Additional coverage classifications
.... 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
.... type Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 21 1.3.V02 - Klasse / Classe / Classe (extensible)
.... value Σ 1..1 string Value associated with the type
.... name Σ 0..1 string Human readable description of the type and value
... order Σ 0..1 positiveInt Relative order of the coverage
... network Σ 0..1 string Insurer network
... costToBeneficiary 0..* BackboneElement Patient payments for services/products
.... 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
.... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Cost category
Binding: CoverageCopayTypeCodes (extensible): The types of services to which patient copayments are specified.
.... value[x] Σ 1..1 The amount or percentage due from the beneficiary
..... valueQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
..... valueMoney Money
.... exception 0..* BackboneElement Exceptions for patient payments
..... 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
..... type Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Exception category
Binding: ExampleCoverageFinancialExceptionCodes (example): The types of exceptions from the part or full value of financial obligations such as copays.
..... period Σ 0..1 Period The effective period of the exception
... subrogation 0..1 boolean Reimbursement to insurer
... contract 0..* Reference(Contract) Contract details

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Coverage.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Coverage.status Base required Financial Resource Status Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Coverage.type Base preferred Main Guarantor 📦3.2.0 CH Term v3.2
Coverage.beneficiary.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Coverage.relationship Base extensible SubscriberPolicyholder Relationship Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Coverage.payor.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Coverage.class.type Base extensible BFS Medizinische Statistik - 21 1.3.V02 - Klasse / Classe / Classe 📦3.2.0 CH Term v3.2
Coverage.costToBeneficiary.​type Base extensible Coverage Copay Type Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Coverage.costToBeneficiary.​exception.type Base example Example Coverage Financial Exception Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Coverage If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Coverage 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 Coverage 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 Coverage If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Coverage 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()

 

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