Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ph-library/StructureDefinition/us-ph-encounter vs http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ph-library/StructureDefinition/us-ph-encounter

Left:US Public Health Encounter (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ph-library/StructureDefinition/us-ph-encounter)
Right:US Public Health Encounter (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/ph-library/StructureDefinition/us-ph-encounter)

Messages

ErrorStructureDefinition.versionValues for version differ: '1.0.0' vs '2.0.0-ballot'
InformationStructureDefinition.dateValues for date differ: '2023-08-17T13:22:13+00:00' vs '2025-07-30T14:31:09+00:00'
InformationStructureDefinition.publisherValues for publisher differ: 'HL7 Public Health Working Group' vs 'HL7 International / Public Health'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'An interaction during which services are provided to the patient' vs 'US Public Health Encounter'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known' vs '(USCDI+) Encounter Identifier'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'The namespace for the identifier value' vs '(USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'The value that is unique' vs '(USCDI) The value that is unique'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +' vs '(USCDI+) Encounter Status'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Classification of patient encounter' vs '(USCDI) Classification of patient encounter'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Specific type of encounter' vs '(USCDI+) Encounter Type'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'The patient or group present at the encounter' vs '(USCDI) The patient or group present at the encounter'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'List of participants involved in the encounter' vs '(USCDI) List of participants involved in the encounter'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'The provider in charge of care and the facility in which care was provided during the encounter' vs 'The list of people responsible for providing the service.'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Role of participant in encounter' vs '(USCDI) Role of participant in encounter'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated' vs '(USCDI) Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient' vs '(USCDI) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'The start and end time of the encounter' vs '(USCDI) The start and end time of the encounter'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Coded reason the encounter takes place' vs '(USCDI+) Reason for the Encounter'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Reason the encounter takes place (reference)' vs '(USCDI+) Reason for the Encounter'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Encounter diagnosis' vs '(USCDI+) Encounter Diagnosis, (USCDI+) Chief Complaint (when diagnosis.use='CC')'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'Encounter diagnosis' vs 'The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter.'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Details about the admission to a healthcare service' vs '(USCDI) Details about the admission to a healthcare service'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Category or kind of location after discharge' vs '(USCDI+) Encounter Disposition'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Public health encounter location' vs '(USCDI) List of locations where the patient has been'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'Location of the facility in which the public health encounter took place' vs 'List of locations where the patient has been during this encounter.'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Location the encounter takes place' vs '(USCDI+) Encounter Location'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'The location where the encounter takes place.' vs 'Location of the facility in which the public health encounter took place'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter' vs '(USCDI) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter'

Metadata

NameValueComments
.abstractfalse
    .baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-encounter
      .copyright
        .date2023-08-17T13:22:13+00:002025-07-30T14:31:09+00:00
        • Values Differ
        .descriptionThis Encounter profile represents the encounter related to a public health eventThis profile represents the encounter related to a public health event.
        • Values Differ
        .experimentalfalse
          .fhirVersion4.0.1
            .jurisdiction
              ..jurisdiction[0]urn:iso:std:iso:3166#US
                .kindresource
                  .nameUSPublicHealthEncounter
                    .publisherHL7 Public Health Working GroupHL7 International / Public Health
                    • Values Differ
                    .purpose
                      .statusactive
                        .titleUS Public Health Encounter
                          .typeEncounter
                            .urlhttp://hl7.org/fhir/us/ph-library/StructureDefinition/us-ph-encounter
                              .version1.0.02.0.0-ballot
                              • Values Differ

                              Structure

                              NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                              .. Encounter 0..*USCoreEncounterProfileAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
                              0..*USCoreEncounterProfileUS Public Health Encounter
                                ... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifactΣ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
                                  ... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resourceΣ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
                                    ... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
                                      ... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                                      Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                                      Additional BindingsPurpose
                                      ??Max Binding
                                      0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                                      Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                                      Additional BindingsPurpose
                                      ??Max Binding
                                        ... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                        This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
                                        0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                        This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
                                          ... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                          0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                            ... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                            0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                              ... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                              ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                                ... identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
                                                SΣ0..*Identifier(USCDI+) Encounter Identifier
                                                  .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                    .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                    0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                      .... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                                                      Binding: ?? (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
                                                      ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                                                      Binding: ?? (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
                                                        .... type Σ0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
                                                        Binding: ?? (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
                                                        Σ0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
                                                        Binding: ?? (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
                                                          .... system SΣ1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
                                                          Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                                          SΣ1..1uri(USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
                                                          Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                                            .... value SΣ1..1stringThe value that is unique
                                                            Example General: 123456
                                                            SΣ1..1string(USCDI) The value that is unique
                                                            Example General: 123456
                                                              .... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for useΣ0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
                                                                .... assigner Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
                                                                  ... status ?!SΣ1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
                                                                  Binding: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter.
                                                                  ?!SΣ1..1code(USCDI+) Encounter Status
                                                                  Binding: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter.
                                                                    ... statusHistory 0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter statuses
                                                                    0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter statuses
                                                                      .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                        .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                        0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                          .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                          ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                            .... status 1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
                                                                            Binding: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter.
                                                                            1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
                                                                            Binding: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter.
                                                                              .... period 1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified status1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified status
                                                                                ... class SΣ1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
                                                                                Binding: ?? (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
                                                                                SΣ1..1Coding(USCDI) Classification of patient encounter
                                                                                Binding: ?? (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
                                                                                  ... classHistory 0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter classes
                                                                                  0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter classes
                                                                                    .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                      .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                      0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                        .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                        ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                          .... class 1..1Codinginpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
                                                                                          Binding: ?? (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
                                                                                          1..1Codinginpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
                                                                                          Binding: ?? (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
                                                                                            .... period 1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified class1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified class
                                                                                              ... type SΣ1..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
                                                                                              Binding: ?? (extensible): Valueset to describe the Encounter Type
                                                                                              SΣ1..*CodeableConcept(USCDI+) Encounter Type
                                                                                              Binding: ?? (extensible): Valueset to describe the Encounter Type
                                                                                                ... serviceType Σ0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
                                                                                                Binding: ?? (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
                                                                                                Σ0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
                                                                                                Binding: ?? (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
                                                                                                  ... priority 0..1CodeableConceptIndicates the urgency of the encounter
                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
                                                                                                  0..1CodeableConceptIndicates the urgency of the encounter
                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
                                                                                                    ... subject SΣ1..1Reference(US Public Health Patient)The patient or group present at the encounterSΣ1..1Reference(US Public Health Patient)(USCDI) The patient or group present at the encounter
                                                                                                      ... episodeOfCare Σ0..*Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
                                                                                                      Σ0..*Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
                                                                                                        ... basedOn 0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
                                                                                                        0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
                                                                                                          ... Slices for participant SΣ0..*BackboneElementList of participants involved in the encounter
                                                                                                          Slice: Unordered, Open by type:type
                                                                                                          SΣ0..*BackboneElement(USCDI) List of participants involved in the encounter
                                                                                                          Slice: Unordered, Open by type:type
                                                                                                            .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                              .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                              0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                  .... type SΣ0..*CodeableConceptRole of participant in encounter
                                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
                                                                                                                  SΣ0..*CodeableConcept(USCDI) Role of participant in encounter
                                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
                                                                                                                    .... period S0..1PeriodPeriod of time during the encounter that the participant participatedS0..1Period(USCDI) Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
                                                                                                                      .... individual SΣ0..1Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile S | US Core PractitionerRole Profile | US Core RelatedPerson Profile)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patientSΣ0..1Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile S | US Core PractitionerRole Profile | US Core RelatedPerson Profile)(USCDI) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
                                                                                                                        ... appointment Σ0..*Reference(Appointment)The appointment that scheduled this encounter
                                                                                                                        Σ0..*Reference(Appointment)The appointment that scheduled this encounter
                                                                                                                          ... period S0..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounterS0..1Period(USCDI) The start and end time of the encounter
                                                                                                                            .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                                            • Added this element
                                                                                                                            .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                            Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                                                                                            • Added this element
                                                                                                                            .... start ΣC0..1dateTime(USCDI+) Admission Date/Time (Visit Start Date/Time)
                                                                                                                            • Added this element
                                                                                                                            .... end ΣC0..1dateTimeDischarge Date/Time (Visit End Date/Time)
                                                                                                                            • Added this element
                                                                                                                            ... length 0..1DurationQuantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)0..1DurationQuantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
                                                                                                                              ... reasonCode SΣ0..*CodeableConceptCoded reason the encounter takes place
                                                                                                                              Binding: ?? (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
                                                                                                                              SΣ0..*CodeableConcept(USCDI+) Reason for the Encounter
                                                                                                                              Binding: ?? (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
                                                                                                                                ... reasonReference SΣ0..*Reference(US Core Condition Problems and Health Concerns Profile S | US Core Condition Encounter Diagnosis Profile S | US Core Procedure Profile | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
                                                                                                                                SΣ0..*Reference(US Core Condition Problems and Health Concerns Profile S | US Core Condition Encounter Diagnosis Profile S | US Core Procedure Profile | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)(USCDI+) Reason for the Encounter
                                                                                                                                Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:$this.resolve()
                                                                                                                                  ... diagnosis SΣ0..*BackboneElementEncounter diagnosis
                                                                                                                                  SΣ0..*BackboneElement(USCDI+) Encounter Diagnosis, (USCDI+) Chief Complaint (when diagnosis.use='CC')
                                                                                                                                    .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                                                      .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                                      0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                                        .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                                        ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                                          .... condition SΣ1..1Reference(US Public Health Condition Encounter Diagnosis)The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounterSΣ1..1Reference(US Public Health Condition Encounter Diagnosis)The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
                                                                                                                                            .... use S0..1CodeableConceptRole that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
                                                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
                                                                                                                                            S0..1CodeableConceptRole that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
                                                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
                                                                                                                                              .... rank 0..1positiveIntRanking of the diagnosis (for each role type)0..1positiveIntRanking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
                                                                                                                                                ... account 0..*Reference(Account)The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
                                                                                                                                                0..*Reference(Account)The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
                                                                                                                                                  ... hospitalization S0..1BackboneElementDetails about the admission to a healthcare serviceS0..1BackboneElement(USCDI) Details about the admission to a healthcare service
                                                                                                                                                    .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                                                                      .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                                                      0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                                                        .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                                                        ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                                                          .... preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1IdentifierPre-admission identifier0..1IdentifierPre-admission identifier
                                                                                                                                                            .... origin 0..1Reference(Location | Organization)The location/organization from which the patient came before admission0..1Reference(Location | Organization)The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
                                                                                                                                                              .... admitSource 0..1CodeableConceptFrom where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
                                                                                                                                                              Binding: ?? (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
                                                                                                                                                              0..1CodeableConceptFrom where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
                                                                                                                                                              Binding: ?? (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
                                                                                                                                                                .... reAdmission 0..1CodeableConceptThe type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
                                                                                                                                                                Binding: ?? (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.
                                                                                                                                                                0..1CodeableConceptThe type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
                                                                                                                                                                Binding: ?? (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.
                                                                                                                                                                  .... dietPreference 0..*CodeableConceptDiet preferences reported by the patient
                                                                                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
                                                                                                                                                                  0..*CodeableConceptDiet preferences reported by the patient
                                                                                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
                                                                                                                                                                    .... specialCourtesy 0..*CodeableConceptSpecial courtesies (VIP, board member)
                                                                                                                                                                    Binding: ?? (preferred): Special courtesies.
                                                                                                                                                                    0..*CodeableConceptSpecial courtesies (VIP, board member)
                                                                                                                                                                    Binding: ?? (preferred): Special courtesies.
                                                                                                                                                                      .... specialArrangement 0..*CodeableConceptWheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
                                                                                                                                                                      Binding: ?? (preferred): Special arrangements.
                                                                                                                                                                      0..*CodeableConceptWheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
                                                                                                                                                                      Binding: ?? (preferred): Special arrangements.
                                                                                                                                                                        .... destination 0..1Reference(Location | Organization)Location/organization to which the patient is discharged0..1Reference(Location | Organization)Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
                                                                                                                                                                          .... dischargeDisposition S0..1CodeableConceptCategory or kind of location after discharge
                                                                                                                                                                          Binding: ?? (preferred): National Uniform Billing Committee, manual UB-04, UB form locator 17
                                                                                                                                                                          S0..1CodeableConcept(USCDI+) Encounter Disposition
                                                                                                                                                                          Binding: ?? (preferred): National Uniform Billing Committee, manual UB-04, UB form locator 17
                                                                                                                                                                            ... location S1..*BackboneElementPublic health encounter location
                                                                                                                                                                            S1..*BackboneElement(USCDI) List of locations where the patient has been
                                                                                                                                                                              .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                                                                                                .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                                                                                0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                                                                                  .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                                                                                  ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                                                                                    .... location S1..1Reference(US Public Health Location)Location the encounter takes placeS1..1Reference(US Public Health Location)(USCDI+) Encounter Location
                                                                                                                                                                                      .... status 0..1codeplanned | active | reserved | completed
                                                                                                                                                                                      Binding: ?? (required): The status of the location.
                                                                                                                                                                                      0..1codeplanned | active | reserved | completed
                                                                                                                                                                                      Binding: ?? (required): The status of the location.
                                                                                                                                                                                        .... physicalType 0..1CodeableConceptThe physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
                                                                                                                                                                                        Binding: ?? (example): Physical form of the location.
                                                                                                                                                                                        0..1CodeableConceptThe physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
                                                                                                                                                                                        Binding: ?? (example): Physical form of the location.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .... period 0..1PeriodTime period during which the patient was present at the location0..1PeriodTime period during which the patient was present at the location
                                                                                                                                                                                            ... serviceProvider S0..1Reference(US Public Health Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounterS0..1Reference(US Public Health Organization)(USCDI) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
                                                                                                                                                                                              ... partOf 0..1Reference(Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of0..1Reference(Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

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