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Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the ExplanationOfBenefit resource.
| ExplanationOfBenefit | |
| Definition | This resource provides: the claim details; adjudication details from the processing of a Claim; and optionally account balance information, for informing the subscriber of the benefits provided. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Alternate Names | EOB | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.identifier | |
| Definition | The Response Business Identifier. | 
| Note | This is a business identifer, not a resource identifier (see discussion) | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Type | Identifier | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.claim[x] | |
| Definition | The business identifier for the instance: invoice number, claim number, pre-determination or pre-authorization number. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(Claim) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.claimResponse[x] | |
| Definition | The business identifier for the instance: invoice number, claim number, pre-determination or pre-authorization number. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(ClaimResponse) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.subType | |
| Definition | A finer grained suite of claim subtype codes which may convey Inpatient vs Outpatient and/or a specialty service. In the US the BillType. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Binding | Example Claim SubType Codes: A more granulat claim typecode (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| Comments | This may contain the local bill type codes such as the US UB-04 bill type code. | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.ruleset | |
| Definition | The version of the specification on which this instance relies. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Ruleset Codes: The static and dynamic model to which contents conform, which may be business version or standard/version. (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Alternate Names | BusinessVersion | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.originalRuleset | |
| Definition | The version of the specification from which the original instance was created. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Ruleset Codes: The static and dynamic model to which contents conform, which may be business version or standard/version. (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Alternate Names | OriginalBusinessVersion | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.created | |
| Definition | The date when the EOB was created. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | dateTime | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.billablePeriod | |
| Definition | The billable period for which charges are being submitted. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Period | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.disposition | |
| Definition | A description of the status of the adjudication. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | string | 
| Summary | true | 
| Comments | Do we need a disposition code? | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.provider[x] | |
| Definition | The provider which is responsible for the claim. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(Practitioner) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.organization[x] | |
| Definition | The provider which is responsible for the claim. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(Organization) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.facility[x] | |
| Definition | Facility where the services were provided. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(Location) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.related | |
| Definition | Other claims which are related to this claim such as prior claim versions or for related services. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.related.claim[x] | |
| Definition | Other claims which are related to this claim such as prior claim versions or for related services. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(Claim) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| Comments | Do we need a relationship code? | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.related.relationship | |
| Definition | For example prior or umbrella. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Example Related Claim Relationship Codes: Relationship of this claim to a related Claim (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.related.reference | |
| Definition | An alternate organizational reference to the case or file to which this particular claim pertains - eg Property/Casualy insurer claim # or Workers Compensation case # . | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.prescription[x] | |
| Definition | Prescription to support the dispensing of Pharmacy or Vision products. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(MedicationOrder | VisionPrescription) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Requirements | For type=Pharmacy and Vision only. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.originalPrescription[x] | |
| Definition | Original prescription which has been superceded by this prescription to support the dispensing of pharmacy services, medications or products. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(MedicationOrder) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.payee | |
| Definition | The party to be reimbursed for the services. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.payee.type | |
| Definition | Type of Party to be reimbursed: Subscriber, provider, other. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Payee Type Codes: A code for the party to be reimbursed. (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.payee.party[x] | |
| Definition | Party to be reimbursed: Subscriber, provider, other. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(Practitioner | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.referral[x] | |
| Definition | The referral resource which lists the date, practitioner, reason and other supporting information. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(ReferralRequest) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.occurrenceCode | |
| Definition | **Insert definition of Occurrence codes. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Binding | Example Occurrance Codes: Occurrence codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| Comments | This may contain the local bill type codes such as the US UB-04 bill type code. | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.occurenceSpanCode | |
| Definition | **Insert definition of Occurrence Span codes. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Binding | Example Occurrance Span Codes: Occurrence Span codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| Comments | This may contain the local bill type codes such as the US UB-04 bill type code. | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.valueCode | |
| Definition | **Insert definition of Value codes. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Binding | Example Value Codes: Value code (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| Comments | This may contain the local bill type codes such as the US UB-04 bill type code. | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.diagnosis | |
| Definition | Ordered list of patient diagnosis for which care is sought. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.diagnosis.sequence | |
| Definition | Sequence of diagnosis which serves to order and provide a link. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Type | positiveInt | 
| Requirements | Required to maintain order of the diagnoses. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.diagnosis.diagnosis | |
| Definition | The diagnosis. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | ICD-10 Codes: ICD10 Diagnostic codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Requirements | Required to adjudicate services rendered to condition presented. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.procedure | |
| Definition | Ordered list of patient procedures performed to support the adjudication. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.procedure.sequence | |
| Definition | Sequence of procedures which serves to order and provide a link. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Type | positiveInt | 
| Requirements | Required to maintain order of the procudures. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.procedure.date | |
| Definition | Date and optionally time the procedure was performed . | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | dateTime | 
| Requirements | Required to adjudicate services rendered. | 
| Summary | true | 
| Comments | SB DateTime?? | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.procedure.procedure[x] | |
| Definition | The procedure code. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | ICD-10 Procedure Codes: ICD10 Procedure codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding|Reference(Procedure) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Requirements | Required to adjudicate services rendered. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.specialCondition | |
| Definition | List of special conditions relating to the setting, treatment or patient for which care is sought which may influence the adjudication. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Binding | Conditions Codes: List of special conditions relating to the setting, treatment or patient for which care is sought which may influence the adjudication. (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.patient[x] | |
| Definition | Patient Resource. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(Patient) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.precedence | |
| Definition | Precedence (primary, secondary, etc.). | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | positiveInt | 
| Requirements | Health care programs and insurers are significant payors of health service costs. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.coverage | |
| Definition | Financial instrument by which payment information for health care. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Requirements | Health care programs and insurers are significant payors of health service costs. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.coverage.coverage[x] | |
| Definition | Reference to the program or plan identification, underwriter or payor. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(Coverage) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Requirements | Need to identify the issuer to target for processing and for coordination of benefit processing. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.coverage.preAuthRef | |
| Definition | A list of references from the Insurer to which these services pertain. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Type | string | 
| Requirements | To provide any pre=determination or prior authorization reference. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.accidentDate | |
| Definition | Date of an accident which these services are addressing. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | date | 
| Requirements | Coverage may be dependant on accidents. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.accidentType | |
| Definition | Type of accident: work, auto, etc. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | ActIncidentCode: Type of accident: work place, auto, etc. (Required) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Requirements | Coverage may be dependant on the type of accident. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.accidentLocation[x] | |
| Definition | Accident Place. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Address|Reference(Location) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.interventionException | |
| Definition | A list of intervention and exception codes which may influence the adjudication of the claim. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Binding | Intervention Codes: Intervention and exception codes (Pharm) (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Requirements | Coverage may be modified based on exception information provided. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.onset | |
| Definition | Period, start and last dates of aspects of the Condition or related services. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.onset.time[x] | |
| Definition | The start or start and end dates for the treatable condition. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | date|Period | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.onset.type | |
| Definition | Onset typifications eg. Start of pregnancy, start of illnes, etc. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Example Onset Type (Reason) Codes: Condition related start, end and period codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.employmentImpacted | |
| Definition | The start and optional end dates of when the patient was precluded from working due to the treatable condition(s). | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Period | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.hospitalization | |
| Definition | The start and optional end dates of when the patient was confined to a treatment center. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Period | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item | |
| Definition | First tier of goods and services. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.sequence | |
| Definition | A service line number. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Type | positiveInt | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.type | |
| Definition | The type of product or service. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | ActInvoiceGroupCode: Service, Product, Rx Dispense, Rx Compound etc. (Required) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.provider[x] | |
| Definition | The practitioner who is responsible for the services rendered to the patient. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(Practitioner) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.supervisor[x] | |
| Definition | The practitioner who is supervising the work of the servicing provider(s). | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier|Reference(Practitioner) | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.providerQualification | |
| Definition | The qualification which is applicable for this service. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Example Provider Qualification Codes: Provider professional qualifications (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.diagnosisLinkId | |
| Definition | Diagnosis applicable for this service or product line. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Type | positiveInt | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.service | |
| Definition | If a grouping item then 'GROUP' otherwise it is a node therefore a code to indicate the Professional Service or Product supplied. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | USCLS Codes: Allowable service and product codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.serviceModifier | |
| Definition | Unusual circumstances which may influence adjudication. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Binding | Example Service Modifier Codes: Factors which may influce adjudication of services (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Requirements | May impact on adjudication. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.modifier | |
| Definition | Item typification or modifiers codes, eg for Oral whether the treatment is cosmetic or associated with TMJ, or an appliance was lost or stolen. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Binding | Modifier type Codes: Item type or modifiers codes, eg for Oral whether the treatment is cosmetic or associated with TMJ, or an appliance was lost or stolen. (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Requirements | May impact on adjudication. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.programCode | |
| Definition | For programs which require reson codes for the inclusion, covering, of this billed item under the program or sub-program. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Binding | Example Program Reason Codes: Program specific reason codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.serviced[x] | |
| Definition | The date or dates when the enclosed suite of services were performed or completed. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | date|Period | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.place | |
| Definition | Where the service was provided. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Example Service Place Codes: Place where the service is rendered (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.quantity | |
| Definition | The number of repetitions of a service or product. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | SimpleQuantity | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.unitPrice | |
| Definition | If the item is a node then this is the fee for the product or service, otherwise this is the total of the fees for the children of the group. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.factor | |
| Definition | A real number that represents a multiplier used in determining the overall value of services delivered and/or goods received. The concept of a Factor allows for a discount or surcharge multiplier to be applied to a monetary amount. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | decimal | 
| Requirements | If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.points | |
| Definition | An amount that expresses the weighting (based on difficulty, cost and/or resource intensiveness) associated with the good or service delivered. The concept of Points allows for assignment of point values for services and/or goods, such that a monetary amount can be assigned to each point. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | decimal | 
| Requirements | If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.net | |
| Definition | The quantity times the unit price for an addittional service or product or charge. For example, the formula: unit Quantity * unit Price (Cost per Point) * factor Number * points = net Amount. Quantity, factor and points are assumed to be 1 if not supplied. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Requirements | If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.udi | |
| Definition | List of Unique Device Identifiers associated with this line item. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Type | Reference(Device) | 
| Requirements | The UDI code and issuer if applicable for the supplied product. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.bodySite | |
| Definition | Physical service site on the patient (limb, tooth, etc). | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Oral Site Codes: The code for the teeth, quadrant, sextant and arch (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.subSite | |
| Definition | A region or surface of the site, eg. limb region or tooth surface(s). | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Binding | Surface Codes: The code for the tooth surface and surface combinations (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.noteNumber | |
| Definition | A list of note references to the notes provided below. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Type | positiveInt | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.adjudication | |
| Definition | The adjudications results. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.adjudication.category | |
| Definition | Code indicating: Co-Pay, deductable, elegible, benefit, tax, etc. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | Adjudication Codes: The adjudication codes. (Extensible) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.adjudication.reason | |
| Definition | Adjudication reason such as limit reached. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Adjudication Reason Codes: Adjudication reason codes. (Extensible) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.adjudication.amount | |
| Definition | Monitory amount associated with the code. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.adjudication.value | |
| Definition | A non-monetary value for example a percentage. Mutually exclusive to the amount element above. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | decimal | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail | |
| Definition | Second tier of goods and services. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.sequence | |
| Definition | A service line number. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Type | positiveInt | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.type | |
| Definition | The type of product or service. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | ActInvoiceGroupCode: Service, Product, Rx Dispense, Rx Compound etc. (Required) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| Comments | ItemType. | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.service | |
| Definition | If a grouping item then 'GROUP' otherwise it is a node therefore a code to indicate the Professional Service or Product supplied. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | USCLS Codes: Allowable service and product codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.programCode | |
| Definition | For programs which require reson codes for the inclusion, covering, of this billed item under the program or sub-program. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Binding | Example Program Reason Codes: Program specific reason codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.quantity | |
| Definition | The number of repetitions of a service or product. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | SimpleQuantity | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.unitPrice | |
| Definition | If the item is a node then this is the fee for the product or service, otherwise this is the total of the fees for the children of the group. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Requirements | If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.factor | |
| Definition | A real number that represents a multiplier used in determining the overall value of services delivered and/or goods received. The concept of a Factor allows for a discount or surcharge multiplier to be applied to a monetary amount. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | decimal | 
| Requirements | If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.points | |
| Definition | An amount that expresses the weighting (based on difficulty, cost and/or resource intensiveness) associated with the good or service delivered. The concept of Points allows for assignment of point values for services and/or goods, such that a monetary amount can be assigned to each point. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | decimal | 
| Requirements | If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.net | |
| Definition | The quantity times the unit price for an addittional service or product or charge. For example, the formula: unit Quantity * unit Price (Cost per Point) * factor Number * points = net Amount. Quantity, factor and points are assumed to be 1 if not supplied. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Requirements | If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.udi | |
| Definition | List of Unique Device Identifiers associated with this line item. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Type | Reference(Device) | 
| Requirements | The UDI code and issuer if applicable for the supplied product. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.adjudication | |
| Definition | The adjudications results. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.adjudication.category | |
| Definition | Code indicating: Co-Pay, deductable, elegible, benefit, tax, etc. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | Adjudication Codes: The adjudication codes. (Extensible) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.adjudication.reason | |
| Definition | Adjudication reason such as limit reached. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Adjudication Reason Codes: Adjudication reason codes. (Extensible) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.adjudication.amount | |
| Definition | Monitory amount associated with the code. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.adjudication.value | |
| Definition | A non-monetary value for example a percentage. Mutually exclusive to the amount element above. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | decimal | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail | |
| Definition | Third tier of goods and services. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.sequence | |
| Definition | A service line number. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Type | positiveInt | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.type | |
| Definition | The type of product or service. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | ActInvoiceGroupCode: Service, Product, Rx Dispense, Rx Compound etc. (Required) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.service | |
| Definition | The fee for an addittional service or product or charge. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | USCLS Codes: Allowable service and product codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.programCode | |
| Definition | For programs which require reson codes for the inclusion, covering, of this billed item under the program or sub-program. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Binding | Example Program Reason Codes: Program specific reason codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.quantity | |
| Definition | The number of repetitions of a service or product. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | SimpleQuantity | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.unitPrice | |
| Definition | The fee for an addittional service or product or charge. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Requirements | If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.factor | |
| Definition | A real number that represents a multiplier used in determining the overall value of services delivered and/or goods received. The concept of a Factor allows for a discount or surcharge multiplier to be applied to a monetary amount. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | decimal | 
| Requirements | If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.points | |
| Definition | An amount that expresses the weighting (based on difficulty, cost and/or resource intensiveness) associated with the good or service delivered. The concept of Points allows for assignment of point values for services and/or goods, such that a monetary amount can be assigned to each point. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | decimal | 
| Requirements | If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.net | |
| Definition | The quantity times the unit price for an addittional service or product or charge. For example, the formula: unit Quantity * unit Price (Cost per Point) * factor Number * points = net Amount. Quantity, factor and points are assumed to be 1 if not supplied. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Requirements | If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.udi | |
| Definition | List of Unique Device Identifiers associated with this line item. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Type | Reference(Device) | 
| Requirements | The UDI code and issuer if applicable for the supplied product. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.adjudication | |
| Definition | The adjudications results. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.adjudication.category | |
| Definition | Code indicating: Co-Pay, deductable, elegible, benefit, tax, etc. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | Adjudication Codes: The adjudication codes. (Extensible) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.adjudication.reason | |
| Definition | Adjudication reason such as limit reached. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Adjudication Reason Codes: Adjudication reason codes. (Extensible) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.adjudication.amount | |
| Definition | Monitory amount associated with the code. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.adjudication.value | |
| Definition | A non-monetary value for example a percentage. Mutually exclusive to the amount element above. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | decimal | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.prosthesis | |
| Definition | The materials and placement date of prior fixed prosthesis. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.prosthesis.initial | |
| Definition | Indicates whether this is the initial placement of a fixed prosthesis. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | boolean | 
| Requirements | May impact on adjudication. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.prosthesis.priorDate | |
| Definition | Date of the initial placement. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | date | 
| Requirements | May impact on adjudication. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.item.prosthesis.priorMaterial | |
| Definition | Material of the prior denture or bridge prosthesis. (Oral). | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Oral Prostho Material type Codes: Material of the prior denture or bridge prosthesis. (Oral) (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Requirements | May impact on adjudication. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem | |
| Definition | The first tier service adjudications for payor added services. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.sequenceLinkId | |
| Definition | List of input service items which this service line is intended to replace. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Type | positiveInt | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.service | |
| Definition | A code to indicate the Professional Service or Product supplied. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | USCLS Codes: Allowable service and product codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.fee | |
| Definition | The fee charged for the professional service or product.. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.noteNumberLinkId | |
| Definition | A list of note references to the notes provided below. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Type | positiveInt | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.adjudication | |
| Definition | The adjudications results. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.adjudication.category | |
| Definition | Code indicating: Co-Pay, deductable, elegible, benefit, tax, etc. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | Adjudication Codes: The adjudication codes. (Extensible) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.adjudication.reason | |
| Definition | Adjudication reason such as limit reached. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Adjudication Reason Codes: Adjudication reason codes. (Extensible) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.adjudication.amount | |
| Definition | Monitory amount associated with the code. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.adjudication.value | |
| Definition | A non-monetary value for example a percentage. Mutually exclusive to the amount element above. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | decimal | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail | |
| Definition | The second tier service adjudications for payor added services. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.service | |
| Definition | A code to indicate the Professional Service or Product supplied. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | USCLS Codes: Allowable service and product codes (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.fee | |
| Definition | The fee charged for the professional service or product.. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.adjudication | |
| Definition | The adjudications results. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.adjudication.category | |
| Definition | Code indicating: Co-Pay, deductable, elegible, benefit, tax, etc. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | Adjudication Codes: The adjudication codes. (Extensible) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.adjudication.reason | |
| Definition | Adjudication reason such as limit reached. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Adjudication Reason Codes: Adjudication reason codes. (Extensible) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.adjudication.amount | |
| Definition | Monitory amount associated with the code. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.adjudication.value | |
| Definition | A non-monetary value for example a percentage. Mutually exclusive to the amount element above. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | decimal | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.missingTeeth | |
| Definition | A list of teeth which would be expected but are not found due to having been previously extracted or for other reasons. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Requirements | The list of missing teeth may influence the adjudication of services for example with Bridges. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.missingTeeth.tooth | |
| Definition | The code identifying which tooth is missing. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | Teeth Codes: The codes for the teeth, subset of OralSites (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Requirements | Provides the tooth number of the missing tooth. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.missingTeeth.reason | |
| Definition | Missing reason may be: E-extraction, O-other. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Missing Tooth Reason Codes: Reason codes for the missing teeth (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Requirements | Provides the reason for the missing tooth. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.missingTeeth.extractionDate | |
| Definition | The date of the extraction either known from records or patient reported estimate. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | date | 
| Requirements | Some services and adjudications require this information. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.totalCost | |
| Definition | The total cost of the services reported. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Requirements | This is a check value that the receiver calculates and returns. | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.unallocDeductable | |
| Definition | The amount of deductable applied which was not allocated to any particular service line. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.totalBenefit | |
| Definition | Total amount of benefit payable (Equal to sum of the Benefit amounts from all detail lines and additions less the Unallocated Deductable). | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.paymentAdjustment | |
| Definition | Adjustment to the payment of this transaction which is not related to adjudication of this transaction. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.paymentAdjustmentReason | |
| Definition | Reason for the payment adjustment. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Payment Adjustment Reason Codes: Payment Adjustment reason codes. (Extensible) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.paymentDate | |
| Definition | Estimated payment data. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | date | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.paymentAmount | |
| Definition | Payable less any payment adjustment. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Money | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.paymentRef | |
| Definition | Payment identifer. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | Identifier | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.reserved | |
| Definition | Status of funds reservation (For provider, for Patient, None). | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Funds Reservation Codes: For whom funds are to be reserved: (Patient, Provider, None). (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.form | |
| Definition | The form to be used for printing the content. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Form Codes: The forms codes. (Required) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.note | |
| Definition | Note text. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.note.number | |
| Definition | An integer associated with each note which may be referred to from each service line item. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | positiveInt | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.note.type | |
| Definition | The note purpose: Print/Display. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | NoteType: The presentation types of notes. (Required) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.note.text | |
| Definition | The note text. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | string | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance | |
| Definition | Balance by Benefit Category. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.category | |
| Definition | Dental, Vision, Medical, Pharmacy, Rehab etc. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | Benefit Category Codes: Benefit categories such as: oral, medical, vision etc. (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.subCategory | |
| Definition | Dental: basic, major, ortho; Vision exam, glasses, contacts; etc. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Benefit SubCategory Codes: Benefit subcategories such as: oral-basic, major, glasses (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.network | |
| Definition | Network designation. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Network Type Codes: Code to classify in or out of network services (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.unit | |
| Definition | Unit designation: individual or family. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Unit Type Codes: Unit covered/serviced - individual or family (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.term | |
| Definition | The term or period of the values such as 'maximum lifetime benefit' or 'maximum annual vistis'. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Binding | Benefit Term Codes: Coverage unit - annual, lifetime (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.financial | |
| Definition | Benefits Used to date. | 
| Control | 0..* | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.financial.type | |
| Definition | Deductable, visits, benefit amount. | 
| Control | 1..1 | 
| Binding | Benefit Type Codes: Deductable, visits, co-pay, etc. (Example) | 
| Type | Coding | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.financial.benefit[x] | |
| Definition | Benefits allowed. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | unsignedInt|Money | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true | 
| ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.financial.benefitUsed[x] | |
| Definition | Benefits used. | 
| Control | 0..1 | 
| Type | unsignedInt|Money | 
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] | 
| Summary | true |