Vital Records Death Reporting (VRDR) FHIR Implementation Guide
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This page is part of the Vital Records Death Reporting FHIR Implementation Guide (v3.0.0-ballot: STU 3 Ballot 1) based on FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) R4. The current version which supersedes this version is 2.2.0. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Cause Of Death Part 1

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/vrdr-cause-of-death-part1 Version: 3.0.0-ballot
Draft as of 2024-04-05 Computable Name: CauseOfDeathPart1
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.40.10.42.20

The Cause of Death Part 1 (Observation) profile reflects the ordered causes of death asserted by the death certifier. The cause of death is initially specified with text. Line number can be 1-4

The Certifier is optionally referenced from this profile (performer).

IJE Mapping

Mortality (Decedent)
Use Case # Description IJE Name Field Type Value Set/Comments
Mortality 185 Cause of Death Part I Line a COD1A value.text, component[lineNumber] = 1 string(120) -
Mortality 186 Cause of Death Part I Interval, Line a INTERVAL1A component[interval].value, component[lineNumber] = 1 string(20) -
Mortality 187 Cause of Death Part I Line b COD1B value.text, component[lineNumber] = 2 string(120) -
Mortality 188 Cause of Death Part I Interval, Line b INTERVAL1B component[interval].value, component[lineNumber] = 2 string(20) -
Mortality 189 Cause of Death Part I Line c COD1C value.text, component[lineNumber] = 3 string(120) -
Mortality 190 Cause of Death Part I Interval, Line c INTERVAL1C component[interval].value, component[lineNumber] = 3 string(20) -
Mortality 191 Cause of Death Part I Line d COD1D value.text, component[lineNumber] = 4 string(120) -
Mortality 192 Cause of Death Part I Interval, Line d INTERVAL1D component[interval].value, component[lineNumber] = 4 string(20) -

Form Mapping

Form Mapping
Item # Form Field FHIR Profile Field Reference
32Part1 Cause of Death Line a value.text, component[lineNumber] = 1 Certificate of Death
32Part1 Cause of Death Line b value.text, component[lineNumber] = 2 Certificate of Death
32Part1 Cause of Death Line c value.text, component[lineNumber] = 3 Certificate of Death
32Part1 Cause of Death Line d value.text, component[lineNumber] = 4 Certificate of Death

Usage:

Changes since version true:

  • No changes

    • Formal Views of Profile Content

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

    This structure is derived from Observation

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Observation Observation
    ... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Cause of death [US Standard Certificate of Death]
    Required Pattern: At least the following
    .... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 69453-9
    ... subject 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) The decedent
    ... performer 0..* Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile) Cause of death certifier (coroner or medical examiner)
    .... text 1..1 string Cause of Death Part 1, Line a,b,c,d
    Max Length: 120
    ... Slices for component 2..* BackboneElement Component results
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
    .... component:lineNumber 1..1 BackboneElement lineNumber
    ..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: lineNumber
    ..... value[x] 1..1 integer lineNumber
    .... component:interval 1..1 BackboneElement Cause of Death Part 1 Interval, Line a,b,c,d
    ..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Disease onset to death interval
    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 69440-6
    ..... Slices for value[x] 1..1 Actual component result
    Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
    ...... valueQuantity Quantity
    ...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ...... valueString string
    ...... value[x]:valueString 0..1 string Interval - string description
    Max Length: 20
    ...... value[x]:valueQuantity 0..1 Quantity Interval - quantity with units of time
    ....... code 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
    Binding: ValueSet - Units of Age Vital Records (required)
    ...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 CodeableConcept Interval Unknown

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings (Differential)

    PathConformanceValueSetURI
    Observation.component:interval.value[x]:valueQuantity.coderequiredValueSetUnitsOfAgeVitalRecords
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/ValueSet/ValueSet-units-of-age-vr
    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
    obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
    obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
    ... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

    .... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 69453-9
    ... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) The decedent
    ... performer Σ 0..* Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile) Cause of death certifier (coroner or medical examiner)
    ... value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
    .... text Σ 1..1 string Cause of Death Part 1, Line a,b,c,d
    Max Length: 120
    ... Slices for component Σ 2..* BackboneElement Component results
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
    .... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

    .... component:lineNumber Σ 1..1 BackboneElement lineNumber
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: lineNumber
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 integer lineNumber
    .... component:interval Σ 1..1 BackboneElement Cause of Death Part 1 Interval, Line a,b,c,d
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Disease onset to death interval
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 69440-6
    ..... Slices for value[x] Σ 1..1 Actual component result
    Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
    ...... valueQuantity Quantity
    ...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ...... valueString string
    ...... value[x]:valueString Σ 0..1 string Interval - string description
    Max Length: 20
    ...... value[x]:valueQuantity Σ 0..1 Quantity Interval - quantity with units of time
    ....... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
    Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

    ....... code Σ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
    Binding: ValueSet - Units of Age Vital Records (required)
    ...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Interval Unknown

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings

    PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
    Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 69453-9
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:lineNumber.codeexamplePattern: lineNumber
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 69440-6
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.value[x]:valueQuantity.coderequiredValueSetUnitsOfAgeVitalRecords
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/ValueSet/ValueSet-units-of-age-vr
    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
    obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
    obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
    ... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
    ... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
    Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

    Additional BindingsPurpose
    AllLanguages Max Binding
    ... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    ... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
    ... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
    ... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
    ... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
    ... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
    ... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

    ... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
    Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


    ... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Cause of death [US Standard Certificate of Death]
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 69453-9
    ..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    .... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) The decedent
    ... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
    ... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
    ... effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    .... effectiveDateTime dateTime
    .... effectivePeriod Period
    .... effectiveTiming Timing
    .... effectiveInstant instant
    ... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
    ... performer Σ 0..* Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile) Cause of death certifier (coroner or medical examiner)
    ... value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    .... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    .... text Σ 1..1 string Cause of Death Part 1, Line a,b,c,d
    Max Length: 120
    ... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


    ... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
    ... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

    ... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
    Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

    ... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
    ... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
    ... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
    obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
    .... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
    .... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
    Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

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


    .... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
    .... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
    ... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
    ... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
    ... Slices for component Σ 2..* BackboneElement Component results
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
    .... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

    ..... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
    ...... valueQuantity Quantity
    ...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ...... valueString string
    ...... valueBoolean boolean
    ...... valueInteger integer
    ...... valueRange Range
    ...... valueRatio Ratio
    ...... valueSampledData SampledData
    ...... valueTime time
    ...... valueDateTime dateTime
    ...... valuePeriod Period
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


    ..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
    .... component:lineNumber Σ 1..1 BackboneElement lineNumber
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: lineNumber
    ....... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    ...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 integer lineNumber
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


    ..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
    .... component:interval Σ 1..1 BackboneElement Cause of Death Part 1 Interval, Line a,b,c,d
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Disease onset to death interval
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 69440-6
    ....... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    ...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ..... Slices for value[x] Σ 1..1 Actual component result
    Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
    ...... valueQuantity Quantity
    ...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ...... valueString string
    ...... value[x]:valueString Σ 0..1 string Interval - string description
    Max Length: 20
    ...... value[x]:valueQuantity Σ 0..1 Quantity Interval - quantity with units of time
    ....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ....... value Σ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
    ....... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
    Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

    ....... unit Σ 0..1 string Unit representation
    ....... system ΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
    ....... code Σ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
    Binding: ValueSet - Units of Age Vital Records (required)
    ...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Interval Unknown
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

    ..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, 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

    Terminology Bindings

    PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
    Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
    Additional Bindings Purpose
    AllLanguages Max Binding
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 69453-9
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:lineNumber.codeexamplePattern: lineNumber
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:lineNumber.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:lineNumber.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 69440-6
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.value[x]:valueQuantity.coderequiredValueSetUnitsOfAgeVitalRecords
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/ValueSet/ValueSet-units-of-age-vr
    Observation.component:interval.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
    from the FHIR Standard

    This structure is derived from Observation

    Summary

    Mandatory: 7 elements

    Structures

    This structure refers to these other structures:

    Slices

    This structure defines the following Slices:

    • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.component
    • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.component.value[x]

    Differential View

    This structure is derived from Observation

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Observation Observation
    ... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Cause of death [US Standard Certificate of Death]
    Required Pattern: At least the following
    .... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 69453-9
    ... subject 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) The decedent
    ... performer 0..* Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile) Cause of death certifier (coroner or medical examiner)
    .... text 1..1 string Cause of Death Part 1, Line a,b,c,d
    Max Length: 120
    ... Slices for component 2..* BackboneElement Component results
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
    .... component:lineNumber 1..1 BackboneElement lineNumber
    ..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: lineNumber
    ..... value[x] 1..1 integer lineNumber
    .... component:interval 1..1 BackboneElement Cause of Death Part 1 Interval, Line a,b,c,d
    ..... code 1..1 CodeableConcept Disease onset to death interval
    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 69440-6
    ..... Slices for value[x] 1..1 Actual component result
    Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
    ...... valueQuantity Quantity
    ...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ...... valueString string
    ...... value[x]:valueString 0..1 string Interval - string description
    Max Length: 20
    ...... value[x]:valueQuantity 0..1 Quantity Interval - quantity with units of time
    ....... code 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
    Binding: ValueSet - Units of Age Vital Records (required)
    ...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 CodeableConcept Interval Unknown

    doco Documentation for this format

    Terminology Bindings (Differential)

    PathConformanceValueSetURI
    Observation.component:interval.value[x]:valueQuantity.coderequiredValueSetUnitsOfAgeVitalRecords
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/ValueSet/ValueSet-units-of-age-vr

    Key Elements View

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
    obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
    obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
    ... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

    .... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 69453-9
    ... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) The decedent
    ... performer Σ 0..* Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile) Cause of death certifier (coroner or medical examiner)
    ... value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
    .... text Σ 1..1 string Cause of Death Part 1, Line a,b,c,d
    Max Length: 120
    ... Slices for component Σ 2..* BackboneElement Component results
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
    .... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

    .... component:lineNumber Σ 1..1 BackboneElement lineNumber
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: lineNumber
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 integer lineNumber
    .... component:interval Σ 1..1 BackboneElement Cause of Death Part 1 Interval, Line a,b,c,d
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Disease onset to death interval
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 69440-6
    ..... Slices for value[x] Σ 1..1 Actual component result
    Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
    ...... valueQuantity Quantity
    ...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ...... valueString string
    ...... value[x]:valueString Σ 0..1 string Interval - string description
    Max Length: 20
    ...... value[x]:valueQuantity Σ 0..1 Quantity Interval - quantity with units of time
    ....... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
    Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

    ....... code Σ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
    Binding: ValueSet - Units of Age Vital Records (required)
    ...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Interval Unknown

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    Terminology Bindings

    PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
    Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 69453-9
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:lineNumber.codeexamplePattern: lineNumber
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 69440-6
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.value[x]:valueQuantity.coderequiredValueSetUnitsOfAgeVitalRecords
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/ValueSet/ValueSet-units-of-age-vr

    Snapshot View

    NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
    .. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
    obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
    obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
    ... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
    ... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
    ... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
    ... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
    Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

    Additional BindingsPurpose
    AllLanguages Max Binding
    ... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
    ... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
    ... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
    ... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
    ... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
    ... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
    ... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
    Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

    ... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
    Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


    ... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Cause of death [US Standard Certificate of Death]
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 69453-9
    ..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    .... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) The decedent
    ... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
    ... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
    ... effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
    .... effectiveDateTime dateTime
    .... effectivePeriod Period
    .... effectiveTiming Timing
    .... effectiveInstant instant
    ... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
    ... performer Σ 0..* Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile) Cause of death certifier (coroner or medical examiner)
    ... value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    .... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    .... text Σ 1..1 string Cause of Death Part 1, Line a,b,c,d
    Max Length: 120
    ... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


    ... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
    ... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
    Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

    ... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
    Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

    ... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
    ... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
    ... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
    obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
    .... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    .... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    .... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    .... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
    .... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
    .... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
    Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

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


    .... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
    .... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
    ... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
    ... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
    ... Slices for component Σ 2..* BackboneElement Component results
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
    .... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

    ..... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
    ...... valueQuantity Quantity
    ...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ...... valueString string
    ...... valueBoolean boolean
    ...... valueInteger integer
    ...... valueRange Range
    ...... valueRatio Ratio
    ...... valueSampledData SampledData
    ...... valueTime time
    ...... valueDateTime dateTime
    ...... valuePeriod Period
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


    ..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
    .... component:lineNumber Σ 1..1 BackboneElement lineNumber
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: lineNumber
    ....... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    ...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ..... value[x] Σ 1..1 integer lineNumber
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


    ..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
    .... component:interval Σ 1..1 BackboneElement Cause of Death Part 1 Interval, Line a,b,c,d
    ..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    ..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Disease onset to death interval
    Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


    Required Pattern: At least the following
    ...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
    Fixed Value: (complex)
    ....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    ....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
    Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
    ....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
    ....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
    Fixed Value: 69440-6
    ....... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
    ....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
    ...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
    ..... Slices for value[x] Σ 1..1 Actual component result
    Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
    ...... valueQuantity Quantity
    ...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
    ...... valueString string
    ...... value[x]:valueString Σ 0..1 string Interval - string description
    Max Length: 20
    ...... value[x]:valueQuantity Σ 0..1 Quantity Interval - quantity with units of time
    ....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
    ....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
    Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
    ....... value Σ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
    ....... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
    Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

    ....... unit Σ 0..1 string Unit representation
    ....... system ΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
    ....... code Σ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
    Binding: ValueSet - Units of Age Vital Records (required)
    ...... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Interval Unknown
    ..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
    Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


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

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    Terminology Bindings

    PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
    Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
    Additional Bindings Purpose
    AllLanguages Max Binding
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 69453-9
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:lineNumber.codeexamplePattern: lineNumber
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:lineNumber.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:lineNumber.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 69440-6
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.value[x]:valueQuantity.coderequiredValueSetUnitsOfAgeVitalRecords
    http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/ValueSet/ValueSet-units-of-age-vr
    Observation.component:interval.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
    from the FHIR Standard
    Observation.component:interval.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
    http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
    from the FHIR Standard

    This structure is derived from Observation

    Summary

    Mandatory: 7 elements

    Structures

    This structure refers to these other structures:

    Slices

    This structure defines the following Slices:

    • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.component
    • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.component.value[x]

     

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