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Resource Profile: DeceasedObservation - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2023-01-16

Definitions for the 2.16.840.1.113883.10.20.22.4.79 resource profile.

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

1. Observation
2. Observation.classCode
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @classCode="OBS" Observation (CodeSystem: HL7ActClass urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.6 STATIC) (CONF:1198-14851).

Pattern ValueOBS
3. Observation.moodCode
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @moodCode="EVN" Event (CodeSystem: HL7ActMood urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.1001 STATIC) (CONF:1198-14852).

Pattern ValueEVN
4. Observation.templateId
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.templateId. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ extension
  • value @ extension,
5. Observation.templateId:primary
SliceNameprimary
Control1..1
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] templateId (CONF:1198-14871) such that it

6. Observation.templateId:primary.root
Control1..1
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @root="2.16.840.1.113883.10.20.22.4.79" (CONF:1198-14872).

Pattern Value2.16.840.1.113883.10.20.22.4.79
7. Observation.templateId:primary.extension
Control1..1
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @extension="2015-08-01" (CONF:1198-32541).

Pattern Value2015-08-01
8. Observation.id
Control10..*
Requirements

SHALL contain at least one [1..*] id (CONF:1198-14873).

9. Observation.code
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] code (CONF:1198-14853).

10. Observation.code.code
Control1..1
Requirements

This code SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @code="ASSERTION" Assertion (CONF:1198-19135).

Pattern ValueASSERTION
11. Observation.code.codeSystem
Control1..1
Requirements

This code SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @codeSystem="2.16.840.1.113883.5.4" (CodeSystem: HL7ActCode urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.4) (CONF:1198-32158).

Pattern Value2.16.840.1.113883.5.4
12. Observation.statusCode
Control10..1
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] statusCode (CONF:1198-14854).

13. Observation.statusCode.code
Control1..1
Requirements

This statusCode SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @code="completed" Completed (CodeSystem: HL7ActStatus urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.14 STATIC) (CONF:1198-19095).

Pattern Valuecompleted
14. Observation.effectiveTime
Control10..1
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] effectiveTime (CONF:1198-14855).

15. Observation.effectiveTime.low
Control1..1
Requirements

This effectiveTime SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] low (CONF:1198-14874).

16. Observation.value
Control10..1*
TypeChoice of: , http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ED, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/TS, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/II, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ST, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/PQ, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CE, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/TEL, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/MO, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/AD, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/IVL-TS, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/IVL-PQ, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/EN, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/BL, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/REAL, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/EIVL-TS, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/SC, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/RTO-PQ-PQ, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CV, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/PIVL-TS, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/INT, http://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/SXPR-TS
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] value with @xsi:type="CD" (CONF:1198-14857).

17. Observation.value.code
Control1..1
Requirements

This value SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @code="419099009" Dead (CodeSystem: SNOMED CT urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.6.96 STATIC) (CONF:1198-15142).

18. Observation.entryRelationship
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.entryRelationship. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • profile @ observation
19. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation
SliceNameproblemObservation
Control0..1
Requirements

SHOULD contain zero or one [0..1] entryRelationship (CONF:1198-14868) such that it

20. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.typeCode
Control1..1
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @typeCode="CAUS" Is etiology for (CodeSystem: HL7ActRelationshipType urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.1002 STATIC) (CONF:1198-14875).

Pattern ValueCAUS
21. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.inversionInd
Control1..1
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @inversionInd="true" True (CONF:1198-32900).

Pattern Valuetrue
22. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.observation
Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Observation(ProblemObservation)
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] Problem Observation (V3) (identifier: urn:hl7ii:2.16.840.1.113883.10.20.22.4.4:2015-08-01) (CONF:1198-14870).

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

1. Observation
Definition

Base definition for all types defined in FHIR type system.

Control10..1*
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
2. Observation.classCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActClassObservation
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @classCode="OBS" Observation (CodeSystem: HL7ActClass urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.6 STATIC) (CONF:1198-14851).

Pattern ValueOBS
3. Observation.moodCode
Control1..1
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @moodCode="EVN" Event (CodeSystem: HL7ActMood urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.1001 STATIC) (CONF:1198-14852).

Pattern ValueEVN
4. Observation.templateId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of a set of template-defined constraints. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the templates in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/II
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.templateId. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ extension
  • value @ extension,
5. Observation.templateId:primary
SliceNameprimary
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of a set of template-defined constraints. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the templates in question

Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/II
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] templateId (CONF:1198-14871) such that it

6. Observation.templateId:primary.root
Definition

A unique identifier that guarantees the global uniqueness of the instance identifier. The root alone may be the entire instance identifier.

Control1..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @root="2.16.840.1.113883.10.20.22.4.79" (CONF:1198-14872).

Pattern Value2.16.840.1.113883.10.20.22.4.79
7. Observation.templateId:primary.extension
Definition

A character string as a unique identifier within the scope of the identifier root.

Control1..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @extension="2015-08-01" (CONF:1198-32541).

Pattern Value2015-08-01
8. Observation.id
Definition

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

Control10..*1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/IIid
Requirements

SHALL contain at least one [1..*] id (CONF:1198-14873).

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.

9. Observation.code
Definition

Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ObservationType; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitableFor example codes, see LOINCCodes
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CDCodeableConcept
XML RepresentationThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:type attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] code (CONF:1198-14853).

Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

Alternate NamesName
Comments

All code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

10. Observation.code.code
Definition

The plain code symbol defined by the code system. For example, "784.0" is the code symbol of the ICD-9 code "784.0" for headache.

Control1..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

This code SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @code="ASSERTION" Assertion (CONF:1198-19135).

Pattern ValueASSERTION
11. Observation.code.codeSystem
Definition

Specifies the code system that defines the code.

Control1..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

This code SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @codeSystem="2.16.840.1.113883.5.4" (CodeSystem: HL7ActCode urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.4) (CONF:1198-32158).

Pattern Value2.16.840.1.113883.5.4
12. Observation.statusCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActStatus
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CS
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] statusCode (CONF:1198-14854).

13. Observation.statusCode.code
Definition

The plain code symbol defined by the code system. For example, "784.0" is the code symbol of the ICD-9 code "784.0" for headache.

Control1..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

This statusCode SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @code="completed" Completed (CodeSystem: HL7ActStatus urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.14 STATIC) (CONF:1198-19095).

Pattern Valuecompleted
14. Observation.statusCode.codeSystem
Definition

Specifies the code system that defines the code.

Control0..0
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
15. Observation.statusCode.codeSystemName
Definition

The common name of the coding system.

Control0..0
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
16. Observation.statusCode.codeSystemVersion
Definition

If applicable, a version descriptor defined specifically for the given code system.

Control0..0
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
17. Observation.statusCode.displayName
Definition

A name or title for the code, under which the sending system shows the code value to its users.

Control0..0
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
18. Observation.statusCode.originalText
Definition

The text or phrase used as the basis for the coding.

Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ED
19. Observation.statusCode.qualifier
Definition

Specifies additional codes that increase the specificity of the the primary code.

Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CR
20. Observation.statusCode.translation
Definition

A set of other concept descriptors that translate this concept descriptor into other code systems.

Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CD
XML RepresentationThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:type attribute.
21. Observation.effectiveTime
Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/IVL-TS
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] effectiveTime (CONF:1198-14855).

22. Observation.effectiveTime.low
Definition

This is the low limit of the interval.

Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/TS
Requirements

This effectiveTime SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] low (CONF:1198-14874).

23. Observation.value
Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CD
XML RepresentationThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:type attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] value with @xsi:type="CD" (CONF:1198-14857).

24. Observation.value.code
Definition

The plain code symbol defined by the code system. For example, "784.0" is the code symbol of the ICD-9 code "784.0" for headache.

Control1..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

This value SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @code="419099009" Dead (CodeSystem: SNOMED CT urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.6.96 STATIC) (CONF:1198-15142).

25. Observation.entryRelationship
Control0..*
TypeElement
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
obs-er-1: Only one of observation, regionOfInterest, observationMedia, substanceAdministration, supply, procedure, encounter, organizer, and act (: (observation | regionOfInterest | observationMedia | substanceAdministration | supply | procedure | encounter | organizer | act).count() = 1)
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.entryRelationship. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • profile @ observation
26. Observation.entryRelationship.typeCode
Control1..1
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
27. Observation.entryRelationship.contextConductionInd
Control1..1
Typeboolean
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Default Valuetrue
28. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation
SliceNameproblemObservation
Control0..1
TypeElement
Requirements

SHOULD contain zero or one [0..1] entryRelationship (CONF:1198-14868) such that it

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
obs-er-1: Only one of observation, regionOfInterest, observationMedia, substanceAdministration, supply, procedure, encounter, organizer, and act (: (observation | regionOfInterest | observationMedia | substanceAdministration | supply | procedure | encounter | organizer | act).count() = 1)
29. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.typeCode
Control1..1
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @typeCode="CAUS" Is etiology for (CodeSystem: HL7ActRelationshipType urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.1002 STATIC) (CONF:1198-14875).

Pattern ValueCAUS
30. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.inversionInd
Control1..1
Typeboolean
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @inversionInd="true" True (CONF:1198-32900).

Pattern Valuetrue
31. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.contextConductionInd
Control1..1
Typeboolean
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Default Valuetrue
32. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.observation
Definition

Base definition for all types defined in FHIR type system.

Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Observation(ProblemObservation)
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] Problem Observation (V3) (identifier: urn:hl7ii:2.16.840.1.113883.10.20.22.4.4:2015-08-01) (CONF:1198-14870).

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
33. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.regionOfInterest
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/RegionOfInterest
34. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.observationMedia
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ObservationMedia
35. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.substanceAdministration
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/SubstanceAdministration
36. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.supply
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Supply
37. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.procedure
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Procedure
38. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.encounter
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Encounter
39. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.organizer
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Organizer
40. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.act
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Act

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

1. Observation
Definition

Base definition for all types defined in FHIR type system.

Control1..1
2. Observation.classCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActClassObservation
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @classCode="OBS" Observation (CodeSystem: HL7ActClass urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.6 STATIC) (CONF:1198-14851).

Pattern ValueOBS
3. Observation.moodCode
Control1..1
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @moodCode="EVN" Event (CodeSystem: HL7ActMood urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.1001 STATIC) (CONF:1198-14852).

Pattern ValueEVN
4. Observation.negationInd
Control0..1
Typeboolean
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
5. Observation.realmCode
Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CS
6. Observation.typeId
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/II
7. Observation.templateId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of a set of template-defined constraints. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the templates in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/II
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.templateId. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ extension
  • value @ extension,
8. Observation.templateId:primary
SliceNameprimary
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of a set of template-defined constraints. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the templates in question

Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/II
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] templateId (CONF:1198-14871) such that it

9. Observation.templateId:primary.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from NullFlavor
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
10. Observation.templateId:primary.assigningAuthorityName
Definition

A human readable name or mnemonic for the assigning authority. The Assigning Authority Name has no computational value. The purpose of a Assigning Authority Name is to assist an unaided human interpreter of an II value to interpret the authority. Note: no automated processing must depend on the assigning authority name to be present in any form.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
11. Observation.templateId:primary.displayable
Definition

Specifies if the identifier is intended for human display and data entry (displayable = true) as opposed to pure machine interoperation (displayable = false).

Control0..1
Typeboolean
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
12. Observation.templateId:primary.root
Definition

A unique identifier that guarantees the global uniqueness of the instance identifier. The root alone may be the entire instance identifier.

Control1..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @root="2.16.840.1.113883.10.20.22.4.79" (CONF:1198-14872).

Pattern Value2.16.840.1.113883.10.20.22.4.79
13. Observation.templateId:primary.extension
Definition

A character string as a unique identifier within the scope of the identifier root.

Control1..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @extension="2015-08-01" (CONF:1198-32541).

Pattern Value2015-08-01
14. Observation.id
Control1..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/II
Requirements

SHALL contain at least one [1..*] id (CONF:1198-14873).

15. Observation.code
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ObservationType; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitable
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CD
XML RepresentationThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:type attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] code (CONF:1198-14853).

16. Observation.code.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from NullFlavor
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
17. Observation.code.code
Definition

The plain code symbol defined by the code system. For example, "784.0" is the code symbol of the ICD-9 code "784.0" for headache.

Control1..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

This code SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @code="ASSERTION" Assertion (CONF:1198-19135).

Pattern ValueASSERTION
18. Observation.code.codeSystem
Definition

Specifies the code system that defines the code.

Control1..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

This code SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @codeSystem="2.16.840.1.113883.5.4" (CodeSystem: HL7ActCode urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.4) (CONF:1198-32158).

Pattern Value2.16.840.1.113883.5.4
19. Observation.code.codeSystemName
Definition

The common name of the coding system.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
20. Observation.code.codeSystemVersion
Definition

If applicable, a version descriptor defined specifically for the given code system.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
21. Observation.code.displayName
Definition

A name or title for the code, under which the sending system shows the code value to its users.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
22. Observation.code.sdtcValueSet
Definition

The valueSet extension adds an attribute for elements with a CD dataType which indicates the particular value set constraining the coded concept.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.In the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.In the XML format, this property has the actual name valueSet.
23. Observation.code.sdtcValueSetVersion
Definition

The valueSetVersion extension adds an attribute for elements with a CD dataType which indicates the version of the particular value set constraining the coded concept.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.In the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.In the XML format, this property has the actual name valueSetVersion.
24. Observation.code.originalText
Definition

The text or phrase used as the basis for the coding.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ED
25. Observation.code.qualifier
Definition

Specifies additional codes that increase the specificity of the the primary code.

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CR
26. Observation.code.translation
Definition

A set of other concept descriptors that translate this concept descriptor into other code systems.

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CD
XML RepresentationThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:type attribute.
27. Observation.derivationExpr
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ST
28. Observation.text
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ED
XML RepresentationThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:type attribute.
29. Observation.statusCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActStatus
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CS
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] statusCode (CONF:1198-14854).

30. Observation.statusCode.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from NullFlavor
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
31. Observation.statusCode.code
Definition

The plain code symbol defined by the code system. For example, "784.0" is the code symbol of the ICD-9 code "784.0" for headache.

Control1..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

This statusCode SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @code="completed" Completed (CodeSystem: HL7ActStatus urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.14 STATIC) (CONF:1198-19095).

Pattern Valuecompleted
32. Observation.statusCode.codeSystem
Definition

Specifies the code system that defines the code.

Control0..0
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
33. Observation.statusCode.codeSystemName
Definition

The common name of the coding system.

Control0..0
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
34. Observation.statusCode.codeSystemVersion
Definition

If applicable, a version descriptor defined specifically for the given code system.

Control0..0
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
35. Observation.statusCode.displayName
Definition

A name or title for the code, under which the sending system shows the code value to its users.

Control0..0
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
36. Observation.statusCode.sdtcValueSet
Definition

The valueSet extension adds an attribute for elements with a CD dataType which indicates the particular value set constraining the coded concept.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.In the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.In the XML format, this property has the actual name valueSet.
37. Observation.statusCode.sdtcValueSetVersion
Definition

The valueSetVersion extension adds an attribute for elements with a CD dataType which indicates the version of the particular value set constraining the coded concept.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.In the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.In the XML format, this property has the actual name valueSetVersion.
38. Observation.statusCode.originalText
Definition

The text or phrase used as the basis for the coding.

Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ED
39. Observation.statusCode.qualifier
Definition

Specifies additional codes that increase the specificity of the the primary code.

Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CR
40. Observation.statusCode.translation
Definition

A set of other concept descriptors that translate this concept descriptor into other code systems.

Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CD
XML RepresentationThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:type attribute.
41. Observation.effectiveTime
Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/IVL-TS
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] effectiveTime (CONF:1198-14855).

42. Observation.effectiveTime.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from NullFlavor
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
43. Observation.effectiveTime.value
Definition

A quantity specifying a point on the axis of natural time. A point in time is most often represented as a calendar expression.

Control0..1
TypedateTime
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
44. Observation.effectiveTime.inclusive
Definition

Specifies whether the limit is included in the interval (interval is closed) or excluded from the interval (interval is open).

Control0..1
Typeboolean
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
45. Observation.effectiveTime.operator
Definition

A code specifying whether the set component is included (union) or excluded (set-difference) from the set, or other set operations with the current set component and the set as constructed from the representation stream up to the current point.

Control0..1
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
46. Observation.effectiveTime.low
Definition

This is the low limit of the interval.

Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/TS
Requirements

This effectiveTime SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] low (CONF:1198-14874).

47. Observation.effectiveTime.high
Definition

This is the high limit of the interval.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/TS
48. Observation.effectiveTime.width
Definition

The difference between high and low boundary. The purpose of distinguishing a width property is to handle all cases of incomplete information symmetrically. In any interval representation only two of the three properties high, low, and width need to be stated and the third can be derived.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/PQ
49. Observation.effectiveTime.center
Definition

The arithmetic mean of the interval (low plus high divided by 2). The purpose of distinguishing the center as a semantic property is for conversions of intervals from and to point values.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/TS
50. Observation.priorityCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActPriority; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitable
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CE
51. Observation.repeatNumber
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/IVL-INT
52. Observation.languageCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from HumanLanguage
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CS
53. Observation.value
Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CD
XML RepresentationThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:type attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] value with @xsi:type="CD" (CONF:1198-14857).

54. Observation.value.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from NullFlavor
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
55. Observation.value.code
Definition

The plain code symbol defined by the code system. For example, "784.0" is the code symbol of the ICD-9 code "784.0" for headache.

Control1..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

This value SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @code="419099009" Dead (CodeSystem: SNOMED CT urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.6.96 STATIC) (CONF:1198-15142).

56. Observation.value.codeSystem
Definition

Specifies the code system that defines the code.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
57. Observation.value.codeSystemName
Definition

The common name of the coding system.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
58. Observation.value.codeSystemVersion
Definition

If applicable, a version descriptor defined specifically for the given code system.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
59. Observation.value.displayName
Definition

A name or title for the code, under which the sending system shows the code value to its users.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
60. Observation.value.sdtcValueSet
Definition

The valueSet extension adds an attribute for elements with a CD dataType which indicates the particular value set constraining the coded concept.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.In the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.In the XML format, this property has the actual name valueSet.
61. Observation.value.sdtcValueSetVersion
Definition

The valueSetVersion extension adds an attribute for elements with a CD dataType which indicates the version of the particular value set constraining the coded concept.

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.In the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.In the XML format, this property has the actual name valueSetVersion.
62. Observation.value.originalText
Definition

The text or phrase used as the basis for the coding.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ED
63. Observation.value.qualifier
Definition

Specifies additional codes that increase the specificity of the the primary code.

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CR
64. Observation.value.translation
Definition

A set of other concept descriptors that translate this concept descriptor into other code systems.

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CD
XML RepresentationThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:type attribute.
65. Observation.interpretationCode
Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ObservationInterpretation
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CE
66. Observation.methodCode
Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ObservationMethod; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitable
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CE
67. Observation.targetSiteCode
Definition

Drawn from concept domain ActSite

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CD
68. Observation.subject
Control0..1
TypeElement
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
69. Observation.subject.id
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
70. Observation.subject.extension
Definition

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

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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 Observation.subject.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
71. Observation.subject.typeCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ParticipationTargetSubject
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Default ValueSBJ
Fixed ValueSBJ
72. Observation.subject.contextControlCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContextControl
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Default ValueOP
Fixed ValueOP
73. Observation.subject.awarenessCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from TargetAwareness; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitable
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/CE
74. Observation.subject.relatedSubject
Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/RelatedSubject
75. Observation.specimen
Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Specimen
76. Observation.performer
Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Performer2
77. Observation.author
Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Author
78. Observation.informant
Control0..*
TypeElement
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
79. Observation.informant.id
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
80. Observation.informant.extension
Definition

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

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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 Observation.informant.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
81. Observation.informant.typeCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ParticipationInformationGenerator
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Default ValueINF
Fixed ValueINF
82. Observation.informant.contextControlCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContextControl
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Default ValueOP
Fixed ValueOP
83. Observation.informant.assignedEntity
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/AssignedEntity
84. Observation.informant.relatedEntity
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/RelatedEntity
85. Observation.participant
Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Participant2
86. Observation.entryRelationship
Control0..*
TypeElement
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
obs-er-1: Only one of observation, regionOfInterest, observationMedia, substanceAdministration, supply, procedure, encounter, organizer, and act (: (observation | regionOfInterest | observationMedia | substanceAdministration | supply | procedure | encounter | organizer | act).count() = 1)
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Observation.entryRelationship. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • profile @ observation
87. Observation.entryRelationship.id
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
88. Observation.entryRelationship.extension
Definition

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

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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 Observation.entryRelationship.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
89. Observation.entryRelationship.typeCode
Control1..1
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
90. Observation.entryRelationship.inversionInd
Control0..1
Typeboolean
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
91. Observation.entryRelationship.contextConductionInd
Control1..1
Typeboolean
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Default Valuetrue
92. Observation.entryRelationship.sequenceNumber
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/INT
93. Observation.entryRelationship.negationInd
Control0..1
Typeboolean
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
94. Observation.entryRelationship.seperatableInd
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/BL
95. Observation.entryRelationship.observation
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Observation
96. Observation.entryRelationship.regionOfInterest
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/RegionOfInterest
97. Observation.entryRelationship.observationMedia
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ObservationMedia
98. Observation.entryRelationship.substanceAdministration
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/SubstanceAdministration
99. Observation.entryRelationship.supply
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Supply
100. Observation.entryRelationship.procedure
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Procedure
101. Observation.entryRelationship.encounter
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Encounter
102. Observation.entryRelationship.organizer
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Organizer
103. Observation.entryRelationship.act
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Act
104. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation
SliceNameproblemObservation
Control0..1
TypeElement
Requirements

SHOULD contain zero or one [0..1] entryRelationship (CONF:1198-14868) such that it

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
obs-er-1: Only one of observation, regionOfInterest, observationMedia, substanceAdministration, supply, procedure, encounter, organizer, and act (: (observation | regionOfInterest | observationMedia | substanceAdministration | supply | procedure | encounter | organizer | act).count() = 1)
105. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.id
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
106. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.extension
Definition

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

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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 Observation.entryRelationship.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
107. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.typeCode
Control1..1
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @typeCode="CAUS" Is etiology for (CodeSystem: HL7ActRelationshipType urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.5.1002 STATIC) (CONF:1198-14875).

Pattern ValueCAUS
108. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.inversionInd
Control1..1
Typeboolean
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] @inversionInd="true" True (CONF:1198-32900).

Pattern Valuetrue
109. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.contextConductionInd
Control1..1
Typeboolean
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Default Valuetrue
110. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.sequenceNumber
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/INT
111. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.negationInd
Control0..1
Typeboolean
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
112. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.seperatableInd
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/BL
113. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.observation
Definition

Base definition for all types defined in FHIR type system.

Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Observation(ProblemObservation)
Requirements

SHALL contain exactly one [1..1] Problem Observation (V3) (identifier: urn:hl7ii:2.16.840.1.113883.10.20.22.4.4:2015-08-01) (CONF:1198-14870).

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
114. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.regionOfInterest
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/RegionOfInterest
115. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.observationMedia
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ObservationMedia
116. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.substanceAdministration
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/SubstanceAdministration
117. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.supply
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Supply
118. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.procedure
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Procedure
119. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.encounter
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Encounter
120. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.organizer
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Organizer
121. Observation.entryRelationship:problemObservation.act
Control0..0
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Act
122. Observation.reference
Control0..*
TypeElement
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
123. Observation.reference.id
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
124. Observation.reference.extension
Definition

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

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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 Observation.reference.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
125. Observation.reference.typeCode
Control1..1
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
126. Observation.reference.seperatableInd
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/BL
127. Observation.reference.externalAct
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ExternalAct
128. Observation.reference.externalObservation
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ExternalObservation
129. Observation.reference.externalProcedure
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ExternalProcedure
130. Observation.reference.externalDocument
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ExternalDocument
131. Observation.precondition
Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/Precondition
132. Observation.referenceRange
Control0..*
TypeElement
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
133. Observation.referenceRange.id
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
134. Observation.referenceRange.extension
Definition

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

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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 Observation.referenceRange.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
135. Observation.referenceRange.typeCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActRelationshipPertains
Typecode
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Default ValueREFV
Fixed ValueREFV
136. Observation.referenceRange.observationRange
Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/cda/StructureDefinition/ObservationRange