CARIN Consumer Directed Payer Data Exchange (CARIN IG for Blue Button®)
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This page is part of the CARIN Blue Button Implementation Guide (v2.1.0-snapshot1: STU 2) based on FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) R4. The current version which supersedes this version is 2.0.0. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: C4BBCoverage - Detailed Descriptions

Page standards status: Trial-use

Definitions for the C4BB-Coverage resource profile.

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

0. Coverage
2. Coverage.meta
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
4. Coverage.meta.lastUpdated
Comments

Defines the date the coverage that was effective as of the date of service or admission (163). The Coverage Reference Resource SHALL be returned with data that was effective as of the date of service or admission of the claim

Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
6. Coverage.meta.profile
Comments

meta.profile is required as a matter of convenience of receiving systems. The meta.profile should be used by the Server to hint/assert/declare that this instance conforms to one (or more) stated profiles (with business versions). meta.profile does not capture any business logic, processing directives, or semantics (for example, inpatient or outpatient). Clients should not assume that the Server will exhaustively indicate all profiles with all versions that this instance conforms to. Clients can (and should) perform their own validation of conformance to the indicated profile(s) and to any other profiles of interest. CPCDS data element (190)

Control1..?
8. Coverage.identifier
ShortMember ID and other identifiers
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
10. Coverage.status
Comments

Identifies the status of the coverage information (default: active) (133)

12. Coverage.type
Comments

Identifies if the coverage is PPO, HMO, POS, etc. (3)

14. Coverage.subscriberId
Comments

The identifier assigned by the Payer on the subscriber's ID card (132)

Control1..?
16. Coverage.beneficiary
Comments

Identifier for a member assigned by the Payer. If members receive ID cards, that is the identifier that should be provided (1). This is the party who receives treatment for which the costs are reimbursed under the coverage. alternate path: EOB.patient(Patient).identifier

TypeReference(C4BB Patient)
18. Coverage.relationship
Comments

Relationship of the member to the person insured (subscriber). (72)

BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SubscriberRelationshipCodes
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/subscriber-relationship)
20. Coverage.period
Comments

Date that the contract became effective (74) and Date that the contract was terminated or coverage changed (75)

22. Coverage.payor
Comments

Issuer of the Policy (2)

TypeReference(C4BB Organization)
24. Coverage.class:group
Slice Namegroup
26. Coverage.class:group.value
Comments

Employer account identifier (134)

28. Coverage.class:plan
Slice Nameplan
30. Coverage.class:plan.value
Comments

Business concept used by a health plan to describe its benefit offerings (154)

32. Coverage.class:plan.name
Comments

Name of the health plan benefit offering assigned to the Plan Identifier (155)

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

0. Coverage
Definition

Financial instrument which may be used to reimburse or pay for health care products and services. Includes both insurance and self-payment.

ShortInsurance or medical plan or a payment agreement
Comments

The Coverage resource contains the insurance card level information, which is customary to provide on claims and other communications between providers and insurers.

Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
us-core-15: Member Id in Coverage.identifier or Coverage.subscriberId SHALL be present (identifier.type.coding.where(system='http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203' and code='MB').exists() or subscriberId.exists())
2. Coverage.meta
Definition

The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

ShortMetadata about the resource
Control10..1
TypeMeta
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. Coverage.meta.lastUpdated
Definition

When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.

ShortWhen the resource version last changed
Comments

Defines the date the coverage that was effective as of the date of service or admission (163). The Coverage Reference Resource SHALL be returned with data that was effective as of the date of service or admission of the claim


This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.

Control10..1
Typeinstant
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. Coverage.meta.profile
Definition

A list of profiles (references to StructureDefinition resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to StructureDefinition.url.

ShortProfiles this resource claims to conform to
Comments

meta.profile is required as a matter of convenience of receiving systems. The meta.profile should be used by the Server to hint/assert/declare that this instance conforms to one (or more) stated profiles (with business versions). meta.profile does not capture any business logic, processing directives, or semantics (for example, inpatient or outpatient). Clients should not assume that the Server will exhaustively indicate all profiles with all versions that this instance conforms to. Clients can (and should) perform their own validation of conformance to the indicated profile(s) and to any other profiles of interest. CPCDS data element (190)


It is up to the server and/or other infrastructure of policy to determine whether/how these claims are verified and/or updated over time. The list of profile URLs is a set.

Control10..*
Typecanonical(StructureDefinition)
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. Coverage.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. Coverage.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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 is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
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.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-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())
12. Coverage.identifier
Definition

A unique identifier assigned to this coverage.

ShortMember ID and other identifiersBusiness Identifier for the coverage
Comments

The main (and possibly only) identifier for the coverage - often referred to as a Member Id, Certificate number, Personal Health Number or Case ID. May be constructed as the concatenation of the Coverage.SubscriberID and the Coverage.dependant.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows coverages to be distinguished and referenced.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ type
  • 14. Coverage.identifier:memberid
    Slice Namememberid
    Definition

    A unique identifier assigned to this coverage.

    Short(USCDI) Member IDBusiness Identifier for the coverage
    Comments

    The main (and possibly only) identifier for the coverage - often referred to as a Member Id, Certificate number, Personal Health Number or Case ID. May be constructed as the concatenation of the Coverage.SubscriberID and the Coverage.dependant.

    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..1*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: us-core-15
    TypeIdentifier
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Allows coverages to be distinguished and referenced.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    16. Coverage.identifier:memberid.use
    Definition

    The purpose of this identifier.

    Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Comments

    Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

    Control0..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

    Typecode
    Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    18. Coverage.identifier:memberid.type
    Definition

    A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

    Short(USCDI) Member Number identifier typeDescription of identifier
    Comments

    This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

    Control10..1
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type)

    A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

    TypeCodeableConcept
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
        "code" : "MB"
      }]
    }
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    20. Coverage.status
    Definition

    The status of the resource instance.

    Short(USCDI) active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-erroractive | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
    Comments

    Identifies the status of the coverage information (default: active) (133)


    This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains the code entered-in-error that marks the coverage as not currently valid.

    Control1..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from FinancialResourceStatusCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/fm-status|4.0.1
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/fm-status|4.0.1)

    A code specifying the state of the resource instance.

    Typecode
    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Need to track the status of the resource as 'draft' resources may undergo further edits while 'active' resources are immutable and may only have their status changed to 'cancelled'.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    22. Coverage.type
    Definition

    The type of coverage: social program, medical plan, accident coverage (workers compensation, auto), group health or payment by an individual or organization.

    Short(USCDI) Coverage category such as medical or accidentCoverage category such as medical or accident
    Comments

    Identifies if the coverage is PPO, HMO, POS, etc. (3)

    Control0..1
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from The codes SHOULD be taken from Payer Type .http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-type
    (extensible to http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.114222.4.11.3591)

    US Public Health Data Consortium Source of Payment Codes


    The type of insurance: public health, worker compensation; private accident, auto, private health, etc.) or a direct payment by an individual or organization.

    TypeCodeableConcept
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    The order of application of coverages is dependent on the types of coverage.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    24. Coverage.subscriberId
    Definition

    The insurer assigned ID for the Subscriber.

    Short(USCDI) ID assigned to the subscriberID assigned to the subscriber
    Comments

    The identifier assigned by the Payer on the subscriber's ID card (132)

    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: us-core-15
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    The insurer requires this identifier on correspondance and claims (digital and otherwise).

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    26. Coverage.beneficiary
    Definition

    The party who benefits from the insurance coverage; the patient when products and/or services are provided.

    Short(USCDI) Plan beneficiaryPlan beneficiary
    Comments

    Identifier for a member assigned by the Payer. If members receive ID cards, that is the identifier that should be provided (1). This is the party who receives treatment for which the costs are reimbursed under the coverage. alternate path: EOB.patient(Patient).identifier

    Control1..1
    TypeReference(C4BB Patient, Patient)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    This is the party who receives treatment for which the costs are reimbursed under the coverage.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    28. Coverage.relationship
    Definition

    The relationship of beneficiary (patient) to the subscriber.

    Short(USCDI) Beneficiary relationship to the subscriberBeneficiary relationship to the subscriber
    Comments

    Relationship of the member to the person insured (subscriber). (72)


    Typically, an individual uses policies which are theirs (relationship='self') before policies owned by others.

    Control10..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from SubscriberRelationshipCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/subscriber-relationship
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/subscriber-relationship)
    TypeCodeableConcept
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summaryfalse
    Requirements

    To determine relationship between the patient and the subscriber to determine coordination of benefits.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    30. Coverage.period
    Definition

    Time period during which the coverage is in force. A missing start date indicates the start date isn't known, a missing end date means the coverage is continuing to be in force.

    Short(USCDI) Coverage start and end datesCoverage start and end dates
    Comments

    Date that the contract became effective (74) and Date that the contract was terminated or coverage changed (75)

    Control0..1
    TypePeriod
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Some insurers require the submission of the coverage term.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    32. Coverage.payor
    Definition

    The program or plan underwriter or payor including both insurance and non-insurance agreements, such as patient-pay agreements.

    Short(USCDI) Issuer of the policyIssuer of the policy
    Comments

    Issuer of the Policy (2)


    May provide multiple identifiers such as insurance company identifier or business identifier (BIN number). For selfpay it may provide multiple paying persons and/or organizations.

    Control1..1*
    TypeReference(C4BB Organization, Organization, Patient, RelatedPerson)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Need to identify the issuer to target for claim processing and for coordination of benefit processing.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    34. Coverage.class
    Definition

    A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

    Short(USCDI) Additional coverage classificationsAdditional coverage classifications
    Comments

    For example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

    Control0..*
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summaryfalse
    Requirements

    The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.class. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • pattern @ type
    • 36. Coverage.class.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      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.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-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())
      38. Coverage.class.type
      Definition

      The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided, for example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

      ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
      Control1..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

      The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      40. Coverage.class.value
      Definition

      The alphanumeric string value associated with the insurer issued label.

      ShortValue associated with the type
      Comments

      For example, the Group or Plan number.

      Control1..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      The insurer issued label and value are necessary to identify the specific policy.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      42. Coverage.class:group
      Slice Namegroup
      Definition

      A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

      Short(USCDI) GroupAdditional coverage classifications
      Comments

      For example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

      Control0..1*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      44. Coverage.class:group.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      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.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-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())
      46. Coverage.class:group.type
      Definition

      The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided, for example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

      ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
      Control1..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

      The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

      Pattern Value{
        "coding" : [{
          "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/coverage-class",
          "code" : "group"
        }]
      }
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      48. Coverage.class:group.value
      Definition

      The alphanumeric string value associated with the insurer issued label.

      Short(USCDI) Group NumberValue associated with the type
      Comments

      Employer account identifier (134)


      For example, the Group or Plan number.

      Control1..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      The insurer issued label and value are necessary to identify the specific policy.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      50. Coverage.class:group.name
      Definition

      A short description for the class.

      Short(USCDI) Group NameHuman readable description of the type and value
      Comments

      Name of the Employer Account (135)

      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Used to provide a meaningful description in correspondence to the patient.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      52. Coverage.class:plan
      Slice Nameplan
      Definition

      A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

      Short(USCDI) PlanAdditional coverage classifications
      Comments

      For example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

      Control0..1*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      54. Coverage.class:plan.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      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.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-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())
      56. Coverage.class:plan.type
      Definition

      The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided, for example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

      ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
      Control1..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

      The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

      Pattern Value{
        "coding" : [{
          "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/coverage-class",
          "code" : "plan"
        }]
      }
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      58. Coverage.class:plan.value
      Definition

      The alphanumeric string value associated with the insurer issued label.

      Short(USCDI) Plan NumberValue associated with the type
      Comments

      Business concept used by a health plan to describe its benefit offerings (154)


      For example, the Group or Plan number.

      Control1..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      The insurer issued label and value are necessary to identify the specific policy.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      60. Coverage.class:plan.name
      Definition

      A short description for the class.

      Short(USCDI) Plan NameHuman readable description of the type and value
      Comments

      Name of the health plan benefit offering assigned to the Plan Identifier (155)

      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Used to provide a meaningful description in correspondence to the patient.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

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

      0. Coverage
      Definition

      Financial instrument which may be used to reimburse or pay for health care products and services. Includes both insurance and self-payment.

      ShortInsurance or medical plan or a payment agreement
      Comments

      The Coverage resource contains the insurance card level information, which is customary to provide on claims and other communications between providers and insurers.

      Control0..*
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
      dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
      dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
      dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
      dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
      us-core-15: Member Id in Coverage.identifier or Coverage.subscriberId SHALL be present (identifier.type.coding.where(system='http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203' and code='MB').exists() or subscriberId.exists())
      2. Coverage.id
      Definition

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

      ShortLogical id of this artifact
      Comments

      The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

      Control0..1
      Typeid
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      4. Coverage.meta
      Definition

      The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

      ShortMetadata about the resource
      Control1..1
      TypeMeta
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      6. Coverage.meta.id
      Definition

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

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      8. Coverage.meta.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.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      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.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-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 Coverage.meta.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 10. Coverage.meta.versionId
        Definition

        The version specific identifier, as it appears in the version portion of the URL. This value changes when the resource is created, updated, or deleted.

        ShortVersion specific identifier
        Comments

        The server assigns this value, and ignores what the client specifies, except in the case that the server is imposing version integrity on updates/deletes.

        Control0..1
        Typeid
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        12. Coverage.meta.lastUpdated
        Definition

        When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.

        ShortWhen the resource version last changed
        Comments

        Defines the date the coverage that was effective as of the date of service or admission (163). The Coverage Reference Resource SHALL be returned with data that was effective as of the date of service or admission of the claim

        Control1..1
        Typeinstant
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        14. Coverage.meta.source
        Definition

        A uri that identifies the source system of the resource. This provides a minimal amount of Provenance information that can be used to track or differentiate the source of information in the resource. The source may identify another FHIR server, document, message, database, etc.

        ShortIdentifies where the resource comes from
        Comments

        In the provenance resource, this corresponds to Provenance.entity.what[x]. The exact use of the source (and the implied Provenance.entity.role) is left to implementer discretion. Only one nominated source is allowed; for additional provenance details, a full Provenance resource should be used.

        This element can be used to indicate where the current master source of a resource that has a canonical URL if the resource is no longer hosted at the canonical URL.

        Control0..1
        Typeuri
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        16. Coverage.meta.profile
        Definition

        A list of profiles (references to StructureDefinition resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to StructureDefinition.url.

        ShortProfiles this resource claims to conform to
        Comments

        meta.profile is required as a matter of convenience of receiving systems. The meta.profile should be used by the Server to hint/assert/declare that this instance conforms to one (or more) stated profiles (with business versions). meta.profile does not capture any business logic, processing directives, or semantics (for example, inpatient or outpatient). Clients should not assume that the Server will exhaustively indicate all profiles with all versions that this instance conforms to. Clients can (and should) perform their own validation of conformance to the indicated profile(s) and to any other profiles of interest. CPCDS data element (190)

        Control1..*
        Typecanonical(StructureDefinition)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        18. Coverage.meta.security
        Definition

        Security labels applied to this resource. These tags connect specific resources to the overall security policy and infrastructure.

        ShortSecurity Labels applied to this resource
        Comments

        The security labels can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of security labels is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

        Control0..*
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from All Security Labels
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels)

        Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.

        TypeCoding
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        20. Coverage.meta.tag
        Definition

        Tags applied to this resource. Tags are intended to be used to identify and relate resources to process and workflow, and applications are not required to consider the tags when interpreting the meaning of a resource.

        ShortTags applied to this resource
        Comments

        The tags can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of tags is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

        Control0..*
        BindingFor example codes, see CommonTags
        (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags)

        Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".

        TypeCoding
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        22. Coverage.implicitRules
        Definition

        A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

        ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
        Comments

        Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

        Control0..1
        Typeuri
        Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        24. Coverage.language
        Definition

        The base language in which the resource is written.

        ShortLanguage of the resource content
        Comments

        Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

        Control0..1
        BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
        (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

        A human language.

        Additional BindingsPurpose
        AllLanguagesMax Binding
        Typecode
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        26. Coverage.text
        Definition

        A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

        ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
        Comments

        Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

        Control0..1
        TypeNarrative
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        28. Coverage.contained
        Definition

        These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

        ShortContained, inline Resources
        Comments

        This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

        Control0..*
        TypeResource
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
        30. Coverage.extension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. 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.

        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
        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.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-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())
        32. Coverage.modifierExtension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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 is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
        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.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-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())
        34. Coverage.identifier
        Definition

        A unique identifier assigned to this coverage.

        ShortMember ID and other identifiers
        Comments

        The main (and possibly only) identifier for the coverage - often referred to as a Member Id, Certificate number, Personal Health Number or Case ID. May be constructed as the concatenation of the Coverage.SubscriberID and the Coverage.dependant.

        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..*
        TypeIdentifier
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows coverages to be distinguished and referenced.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • pattern @ type
        • 36. Coverage.identifier:memberid
          Slice Namememberid
          Definition

          A unique identifier assigned to this coverage.

          Short(USCDI) Member ID
          Comments

          The main (and possibly only) identifier for the coverage - often referred to as a Member Id, Certificate number, Personal Health Number or Case ID. May be constructed as the concatenation of the Coverage.SubscriberID and the Coverage.dependant.

          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: us-core-15
          TypeIdentifier
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows coverages to be distinguished and referenced.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          38. Coverage.identifier:memberid.id
          Definition

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

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          40. Coverage.identifier:memberid.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.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          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.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-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 Coverage.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ url
          • 42. Coverage.identifier:memberid.use
            Definition

            The purpose of this identifier.

            Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
            Comments

            Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

            Control0..1
            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
            (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

            Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

            Typecode
            Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            44. Coverage.identifier:memberid.type
            Definition

            A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

            Short(USCDI) Member Number identifier type
            Comments

            This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

            Control1..1
            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codes
            (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type)

            A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

            Pattern Value{
              "coding" : [{
                "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
                "code" : "MB"
              }]
            }
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            46. Coverage.identifier:memberid.system
            Definition

            Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

            ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
            Comments

            Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

            Control0..1
            Typeuri
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

            Example<br/><b>General</b>:http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            48. Coverage.identifier:memberid.value
            Definition

            The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

            ShortThe value that is unique
            Comments

            If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Example<br/><b>General</b>:123456
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            50. Coverage.identifier:memberid.period
            Definition

            Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

            ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
            Control0..1
            TypePeriod
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            52. Coverage.identifier:memberid.assigner
            Definition

            Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

            ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
            Comments

            The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

            Control0..1
            TypeReference(Organization)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            54. Coverage.status
            Definition

            The status of the resource instance.

            Short(USCDI) active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
            Comments

            Identifies the status of the coverage information (default: active) (133)

            Control1..1
            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from FinancialResourceStatusCodes
            (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/fm-status|4.0.1)

            A code specifying the state of the resource instance.

            Typecode
            Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Need to track the status of the resource as 'draft' resources may undergo further edits while 'active' resources are immutable and may only have their status changed to 'cancelled'.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            56. Coverage.type
            Definition

            The type of coverage: social program, medical plan, accident coverage (workers compensation, auto), group health or payment by an individual or organization.

            Short(USCDI) Coverage category such as medical or accident
            Comments

            Identifies if the coverage is PPO, HMO, POS, etc. (3)

            Control0..1
            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Payer Type .
            (extensible to http://cts.nlm.nih.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.114222.4.11.3591)

            US Public Health Data Consortium Source of Payment Codes

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            The order of application of coverages is dependent on the types of coverage.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            58. Coverage.policyHolder
            Definition

            The party who 'owns' the insurance policy.

            ShortOwner of the policy
            Comments

            For example: may be an individual, corporation or the subscriber's employer.

            Control0..1
            TypeReference(Patient, RelatedPerson, Organization)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            This provides employer information in the case of Worker's Compensation and other policies.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            60. Coverage.subscriber
            Definition

            The party who has signed-up for or 'owns' the contractual relationship to the policy or to whom the benefit of the policy for services rendered to them or their family is due.

            ShortSubscriber to the policy
            Comments

            May be self or a parent in the case of dependants.

            Control0..1
            TypeReference(Patient, RelatedPerson)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            This is the party who is entitled to the benfits under the policy.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            62. Coverage.subscriberId
            Definition

            The insurer assigned ID for the Subscriber.

            Short(USCDI) ID assigned to the subscriber
            Comments

            The identifier assigned by the Payer on the subscriber's ID card (132)

            Control1..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: us-core-15
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            The insurer requires this identifier on correspondance and claims (digital and otherwise).

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            64. Coverage.beneficiary
            Definition

            The party who benefits from the insurance coverage; the patient when products and/or services are provided.

            Short(USCDI) Plan beneficiary
            Comments

            Identifier for a member assigned by the Payer. If members receive ID cards, that is the identifier that should be provided (1). This is the party who receives treatment for which the costs are reimbursed under the coverage. alternate path: EOB.patient(Patient).identifier

            Control1..1
            TypeReference(C4BB Patient)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            This is the party who receives treatment for which the costs are reimbursed under the coverage.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            66. Coverage.dependent
            Definition

            A unique identifier for a dependent under the coverage.

            ShortDependent number
            Comments

            Periodically the member number is constructed from the subscriberId and the dependant number.

            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            For some coverages a single identifier is issued to the Subscriber and then a unique dependent number is issued to each beneficiary.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            68. Coverage.relationship
            Definition

            The relationship of beneficiary (patient) to the subscriber.

            Short(USCDI) Beneficiary relationship to the subscriber
            Comments

            Relationship of the member to the person insured (subscriber). (72)

            Control1..1
            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from SubscriberRelationshipCodes
            (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/subscriber-relationship)
            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Requirements

            To determine relationship between the patient and the subscriber to determine coordination of benefits.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            70. Coverage.period
            Definition

            Time period during which the coverage is in force. A missing start date indicates the start date isn't known, a missing end date means the coverage is continuing to be in force.

            Short(USCDI) Coverage start and end dates
            Comments

            Date that the contract became effective (74) and Date that the contract was terminated or coverage changed (75)

            Control0..1
            TypePeriod
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Some insurers require the submission of the coverage term.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            72. Coverage.payor
            Definition

            The program or plan underwriter or payor including both insurance and non-insurance agreements, such as patient-pay agreements.

            Short(USCDI) Issuer of the policy
            Comments

            Issuer of the Policy (2)

            Control1..1
            TypeReference(C4BB Organization)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Need to identify the issuer to target for claim processing and for coordination of benefit processing.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            74. Coverage.class
            Definition

            A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

            Short(USCDI) Additional coverage classifications
            Comments

            For example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

            Control0..*
            TypeBackboneElement
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Requirements

            The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Coverage.class. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • pattern @ type
            • 76. Coverage.class.id
              Definition

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

              ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
              Summaryfalse
              78. Coverage.class.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.

              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
              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.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
              Invariantsele-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())
              80. Coverage.class.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              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.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-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())
              82. Coverage.class.type
              Definition

              The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided, for example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

              ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
              Control1..1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

              The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              84. Coverage.class.value
              Definition

              The alphanumeric string value associated with the insurer issued label.

              ShortValue associated with the type
              Comments

              For example, the Group or Plan number.

              Control1..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              The insurer issued label and value are necessary to identify the specific policy.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              86. Coverage.class.name
              Definition

              A short description for the class.

              ShortHuman readable description of the type and value
              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Used to provide a meaningful description in correspondence to the patient.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              88. Coverage.class:group
              Slice Namegroup
              Definition

              A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

              Short(USCDI) Group
              Comments

              For example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

              Control0..1
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              90. Coverage.class:group.id
              Definition

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

              ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
              Summaryfalse
              92. Coverage.class:group.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.

              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
              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.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
              Invariantsele-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())
              94. Coverage.class:group.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              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.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-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())
              96. Coverage.class:group.type
              Definition

              The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided, for example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

              ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
              Control1..1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

              The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

              Pattern Value{
                "coding" : [{
                  "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/coverage-class",
                  "code" : "group"
                }]
              }
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              98. Coverage.class:group.value
              Definition

              The alphanumeric string value associated with the insurer issued label.

              Short(USCDI) Group Number
              Comments

              Employer account identifier (134)

              Control1..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              The insurer issued label and value are necessary to identify the specific policy.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              100. Coverage.class:group.name
              Definition

              A short description for the class.

              Short(USCDI) Group Name
              Comments

              Name of the Employer Account (135)

              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Used to provide a meaningful description in correspondence to the patient.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              102. Coverage.class:plan
              Slice Nameplan
              Definition

              A suite of underwriter specific classifiers.

              Short(USCDI) Plan
              Comments

              For example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

              Control0..1
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              The codes provided on the health card which identify or confirm the specific policy for the insurer.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              104. Coverage.class:plan.id
              Definition

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

              ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
              Summaryfalse
              106. Coverage.class:plan.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.

              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
              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.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
              Invariantsele-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())
              108. Coverage.class:plan.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              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.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-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())
              110. Coverage.class:plan.type
              Definition

              The type of classification for which an insurer-specific class label or number and optional name is provided, for example may be used to identify a class of coverage or employer group, Policy, Plan.

              ShortType of class such as 'group' or 'plan'
              Control1..1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageClassCodes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-class)

              The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.

              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              The insurer issued label for a specific health card value.

              Pattern Value{
                "coding" : [{
                  "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/coverage-class",
                  "code" : "plan"
                }]
              }
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              112. Coverage.class:plan.value
              Definition

              The alphanumeric string value associated with the insurer issued label.

              Short(USCDI) Plan Number
              Comments

              Business concept used by a health plan to describe its benefit offerings (154)

              Control1..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              The insurer issued label and value are necessary to identify the specific policy.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              114. Coverage.class:plan.name
              Definition

              A short description for the class.

              Short(USCDI) Plan Name
              Comments

              Name of the health plan benefit offering assigned to the Plan Identifier (155)

              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Used to provide a meaningful description in correspondence to the patient.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              116. Coverage.order
              Definition

              The order of applicability of this coverage relative to other coverages which are currently in force. Note, there may be gaps in the numbering and this does not imply primary, secondary etc. as the specific positioning of coverages depends upon the episode of care.

              ShortRelative order of the coverage
              Control0..1
              TypepositiveInt
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Used in managing the coordination of benefits.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              118. Coverage.network
              Definition

              The insurer-specific identifier for the insurer-defined network of providers to which the beneficiary may seek treatment which will be covered at the 'in-network' rate, otherwise 'out of network' terms and conditions apply.

              ShortInsurer network
              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Used in referral for treatment and in claims processing.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              120. Coverage.costToBeneficiary
              Definition

              A suite of codes indicating the cost category and associated amount which have been detailed in the policy and may have been included on the health card.

              ShortPatient payments for services/products
              Comments

              For example by knowing the patient visit co-pay, the provider can collect the amount prior to undertaking treatment.

              Control0..*
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              Required by providers to manage financial transaction with the patient.

              Alternate NamesCoPay, Deductible, Exceptions
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              122. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.id
              Definition

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

              ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
              Summaryfalse
              124. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.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.

              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
              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.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
              Invariantsele-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())
              126. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              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.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-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())
              128. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.type
              Definition

              The category of patient centric costs associated with treatment.

              ShortCost category
              Comments

              For example visit, specialist visits, emergency, inpatient care, etc.

              Control0..1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from CoverageCopayTypeCodes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-copay-type)

              The types of services to which patient copayments are specified.

              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Needed to identify the category associated with the amount for the patient.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              130. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.value[x]
              Definition

              The amount due from the patient for the cost category.

              ShortThe amount or percentage due from the beneficiary
              Comments

              Amount may be expressed as a percentage of the service/product cost or a fixed amount of currency.

              Control1..1
              TypeChoice of: Quantity(SimpleQuantity), Money
              [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Needed to identify the amount for the patient associated with the category.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              132. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception
              Definition

              A suite of codes indicating exceptions or reductions to patient costs and their effective periods.

              ShortExceptions for patient payments
              Control0..*
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              Required by providers to manage financial transaction with the patient.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              134. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.id
              Definition

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

              ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
              Summaryfalse
              136. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.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.

              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
              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.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
              Invariantsele-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())
              138. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              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.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-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())
              140. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.type
              Definition

              The code for the specific exception.

              ShortException category
              Control1..1
              BindingFor example codes, see ExampleCoverageFinancialExceptionCodes
              (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/coverage-financial-exception)

              The types of exceptions from the part or full value of financial obligations such as copays.

              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Needed to identify the exception associated with the amount for the patient.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              142. Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.period
              Definition

              The timeframe during when the exception is in force.

              ShortThe effective period of the exception
              Control0..1
              TypePeriod
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Needed to identify the applicable timeframe for the exception for the correct calculation of patient costs.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              144. Coverage.subrogation
              Definition

              When 'subrogation=true' this insurance instance has been included not for adjudication but to provide insurers with the details to recover costs.

              ShortReimbursement to insurer
              Comments

              Typically, automotive and worker's compensation policies would be flagged with 'subrogation=true' to enable healthcare payors to collect against accident claims.

              Control0..1
              Typeboolean
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              See definition for when to be used.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              146. Coverage.contract
              Definition

              The policy(s) which constitute this insurance coverage.

              ShortContract details
              Control0..*
              TypeReference(Contract)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              To reference the legally binding contract between the policy holder and the insurer.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))