Release 5

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

FHIR Infrastructure icon Work Group Maturity Level: NNormative (from v4.0.0) Use Context: Country: World
Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/binding-strength Version: 5.0.0
active as of 2023-03-26 Computable Name: BindingStrength
Flags: CaseSensitive, Complete. All codes ValueSet: BindingStrength OID: 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.4.44

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 Definition

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

4.3.2.4.2 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.btn btn
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.btn btn
preferred PreferredInstances are encouraged to draw from the specified codes for interoperability purposes but are not required to do so to be considered conformant.btn btn
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.btn btn

 

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