Release 5 Ballot

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4.3.2.4 CodeSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/binding-strength

FHIR Infrastructure Work Group Maturity Level: NNormative (from v4.0.0) Use Context: Any

This is a code system defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/binding-strength
Version:5.0.0-ballot
Name:BindingStrength
Title:BindingStrength
Status:active
Definition:

Indication of the degree of conformance expectations associated with a binding.

Committee:FHIR Infrastructure Work Group
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.4.44 (for OID based terminology systems)
Flags:CaseSensitive, Complete
All codes ValueSet:BindingStrength

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

  • ValueSet: BindingStrength (Indication of the degree of conformance expectations associated with a binding.)

4.3.2.4.1 Content

This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/binding-strength defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinitionCopy
required RequiredTo be conformant, the concept in this element SHALL be from the specified value set. 
extensible ExtensibleTo be conformant, the concept in this element SHALL be from the specified value set if any of the codes within the value set can apply to the concept being communicated. If the value set does not cover the concept (based on human review), alternate codings (or, data type allowing, text) may be included instead. 
preferred PreferredInstances are encouraged to draw from the specified codes for interoperability purposes but are not required to do so to be considered conformant. 
example ExampleInstances are not expected or even encouraged to draw from the specified value set. The value set merely provides examples of the types of concepts intended to be included. 

 

See the full registry of code systems defined as part of FHIR.

Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

LevelA few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. See Code System for further information.
SourceThe source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
CodeThe code (used as the code in the resource instance). If the code is in italics, this indicates that the code is not selectable ('Abstract')
DisplayThe display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
DefinitionAn explanation of the meaning of the concept
CommentsAdditional notes about how to use the code