Vital Signs with Qualifying Elements
1.0.0 - STU 1 US

This page is part of the Vital Signs FHIR IG (v1.0.0: STU1) based on FHIR R4. This is the current published version. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Body Length

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/body-length Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2022-09-12 Computable Name: BodyLength

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The measurement in centimeters or inches from the top of the head to bottom of the heel, taken while lying down.

Scope

The Body Length profile contains one observation, “Body height –lying”. This is a precoordinated observation that includes the body position “Lying”. This was requested by users to use when measuring an infant’s length. In addition, the Body Height Lying profile contains one qualifying observations with an associated SNOMED CT value sets: Body Height Measurement Devices Refset.

Examples

The following examples are provided to illustrate conformant resource content to this profile.

Use Cases

1. Height lying measured using tape measure.

FHIR path and element binding Text Description Code Terminology
Observation.code Body Height - lying 8306-3 LOINC
Body height measurement device extension bindings
Observation.extension(measurementDeviceExt) mapping Type of Height device 41910-1 LOINC
Observation.extension(measurementDeviceExt).value Measuring tape 51791000 SNOMED CT

Value sets:

Value Set Purpose
Body Height Measurement Device value set This value set is used to result LOINC code 41910-1 "Type of Height device"
Body Height Body Position value set This value set is used to result the Body Position extension.
Measurement Setting value set This value set is used to result the Measurement Setting extension.

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

This structure is derived from observation-vitalsigns

Summary

Mandatory: 0 element (5 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 7 elements
Fixed Value: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element Observation.value[x] is sliced based on the value of type:$this

This structure is derived from observation-vitalsigns

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..*observation-vitalsignsFHIR Vital Signs Profile
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... measurementDevice S0..1CodeableConceptMeasurement Device Type
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceCode
Binding: FHIRDeviceTypes (example)
.... valueCodeableConcept 1..1CodeableConceptValue of extension
Binding: Height Length Measurement Device value set (extensible)
... MeasurementSetting S0..1CodeableConceptMeasurement setting
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/MeasurementSettingExt
Binding: Measurement Setting value set (extensible)
.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8306-3
... subject 1..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
... value[x] 0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
... valueQuantity S0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
.... value S1..1decimalNumerical value (with implicit precision)
.... unit S1..1stringUnit representation
.... system S1..1uriSystem that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
.... code S1..1codeCoded form of the unit
Binding: Length Units of Measure value set (extensible)
... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Numeric Result Interpretation without panic values, value set (extensible)
... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: Height Length Measurement Method value set (extensible)

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*observation-vitalsignsFHIR Vital Signs Profile
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... measurementDevice S0..1CodeableConceptMeasurement Device Type
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceCode
Binding: FHIRDeviceTypes (example)
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..0
.... url 1..1uri"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceCode"
.... Slices for value[x] 1..1CodeableConceptValue of extension
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: FHIRDeviceTypes (example)
..... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 1..1CodeableConceptValue of extension
Binding: Height Length Measurement Device value set (extensible)
... MeasurementSetting S0..1CodeableConceptMeasurement setting
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/MeasurementSettingExt
Binding: Measurement Setting value set (extensible)
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... Slices for category S1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:VSCat S1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version Σ0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
...... display Σ0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptBody height --lying
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.


Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id0..1idUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... id0..1idUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8306-3
..... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ1..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣC1..1Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value SΣ1..1decimalNumerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ0..1code< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

..... unit SΣ1..1stringUnit representation
..... system SΣC1..1uriSystem that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ1..1codeCoded form of the unit
Binding: Length Units of Measure value set (extensible)
... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Numeric Result Interpretation without panic values, value set (extensible)
... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: Height Length Measurement Method value set (extensible)
... specimen 0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C0..1SimpleQuantityLow Range, if relevant
.... high C0..1SimpleQuantityHigh Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile)Used when reporting vital signs panel components
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile)Related measurements the observation is made from
... component SΣC0..*BackboneElementUsed when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... value[x] SΣC0..1Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (required): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.

..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*observation-vitalsignsFHIR Vital Signs Profile
... measurementDevice 0..1CodeableConceptMeasurement Device Type
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceCode
Binding: FHIRDeviceTypes (example)
... MeasurementSetting 0..1CodeableConceptMeasurement setting
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/MeasurementSettingExt
Binding: Measurement Setting value set (extensible)
... status ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
.... category:VSCat 1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


..... coding Σ1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... system Σ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code Σ1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptBody height --lying
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.


Required Pattern: At least the following
.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8306-3
... subject Σ1..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] ΣC1..1Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... Slices for value[x] ΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity ΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
..... value Σ1..1decimalNumerical value (with implicit precision)
..... unit Σ1..1stringUnit representation
..... system ΣC1..1uriSystem that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code Σ1..1codeCoded form of the unit
Binding: Length Units of Measure value set (extensible)
... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... component ΣC0..*BackboneElementUsed when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
.... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... value[x] ΣC0..1Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (required): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.

..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.


doco Documentation for this format

This structure is derived from observation-vitalsigns

Summary

Mandatory: 0 element (5 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 7 elements
Fixed Value: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element Observation.value[x] is sliced based on the value of type:$this

Differential View

This structure is derived from observation-vitalsigns

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..*observation-vitalsignsFHIR Vital Signs Profile
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... measurementDevice S0..1CodeableConceptMeasurement Device Type
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceCode
Binding: FHIRDeviceTypes (example)
.... valueCodeableConcept 1..1CodeableConceptValue of extension
Binding: Height Length Measurement Device value set (extensible)
... MeasurementSetting S0..1CodeableConceptMeasurement setting
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/MeasurementSettingExt
Binding: Measurement Setting value set (extensible)
.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8306-3
... subject 1..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
... value[x] 0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
... valueQuantity S0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
.... value S1..1decimalNumerical value (with implicit precision)
.... unit S1..1stringUnit representation
.... system S1..1uriSystem that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
.... code S1..1codeCoded form of the unit
Binding: Length Units of Measure value set (extensible)
... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Numeric Result Interpretation without panic values, value set (extensible)
... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: Height Length Measurement Method value set (extensible)

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*observation-vitalsignsFHIR Vital Signs Profile
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... measurementDevice S0..1CodeableConceptMeasurement Device Type
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceCode
Binding: FHIRDeviceTypes (example)
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..0
.... url 1..1uri"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-deviceCode"
.... Slices for value[x] 1..1CodeableConceptValue of extension
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: FHIRDeviceTypes (example)
..... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 1..1CodeableConceptValue of extension
Binding: Height Length Measurement Device value set (extensible)
... MeasurementSetting S0..1CodeableConceptMeasurement setting
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/MeasurementSettingExt
Binding: Measurement Setting value set (extensible)
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... Slices for category S1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:VSCat S1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version Σ0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
...... display Σ0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text Σ0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptBody height --lying
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.


Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id0..1idUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... id0..1idUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8306-3
..... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ1..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣC1..1Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC0..1QuantityVital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value SΣ1..1decimalNumerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ0..1code< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

..... unit SΣ1..1stringUnit representation
..... system SΣC1..1uriSystem that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ1..1codeCoded form of the unit
Binding: Length Units of Measure value set (extensible)
... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Numeric Result Interpretation without panic values, value set (extensible)
... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: Height Length Measurement Method value set (extensible)
... specimen 0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C0..1SimpleQuantityLow Range, if relevant
.... high C0..1SimpleQuantityHigh Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile)Used when reporting vital signs panel components
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile)Related measurements the observation is made from
... component SΣC0..*BackboneElementUsed when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... value[x] SΣC0..1Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (required): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.

..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

 

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Max Binding: AllLanguages
Observation.extension:measurementDevice.value[x]exampleFHIRDeviceTypes
Observation.extension:measurementDevice.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptextensibleHeightLengthMeasurementDevicevalueset
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.category:VSCatpreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.codeextensiblePattern: LOINC code 8306-3
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.codeextensibleLengthUOMVS
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretationextensibleNumericResultInterpretationNonPanic
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
Observation.methodextensibleHeightLengthMeasurementMethodvalueset
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.codeextensibleVitalSigns
Observation.component.value[x]requiredVitalSignsUnits
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes