Vital Records Death Reporting (VRDR) FHIR Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: Autopsy Performed Indicator

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/vrdr-autopsy-performed-indicator Version: 2.1.0
Active as of 2023-03-24 Computable Name: AutopsyPerformedIndicator

Autopsy Performed Indicator (Observation)

Usage

The Autopsy Performed Indicator profile captures the following values:

# Description IJE Name IJE only Field Type Value Set
109 Was Autopsy performed AUTOP   value codeable YesNoUnknownVS
110 Were Autopsy Findings Available to Complete the Cause of Death? AUTOPF   component[ autopsyResultsAvailable ].value codeable YesNoUnknownNotApplicableVS

Usage:

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 0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... status 1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Fixed Value: final
... code 1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / 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: 85699-7
... subject 1..1Reference(Decedent)Who and/or what the observation is about
... value[x] 1..1CodeableConceptActual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: Yes No Unknown (required)
... valueCodeableConcept 1..1CodeableConceptAutopsy was performed?
... Slices for component 0..*BackboneElementComponent results
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:autopsyResultsAvailable 0..1BackboneElementAutopsy Results Available
..... code 1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / 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: 69436-4
..... value[x] 1..1CodeableConceptActual component result
Binding: Yes No Unknown NotApplicable (required)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.value[x]requiredYesNoUnknownVS
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.value[x]requiredYesNoUnknownNotApplicableVS
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


Fixed Value: final
.... 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: 85699-7
... subject Σ1..1Reference(Decedent)Who and/or what the observation is about
... performer Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Autopsy Performer using USCorePractioner
... Slices for value[x] ΣC1..1CodeableConceptActual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: Yes No Unknown (required)
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC1..1CodeableConceptAutopsy was performed?
... Slices for component Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... component:autopsyResultsAvailable Σ0..1BackboneElementAutopsy Results Available
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


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: 69436-4
..... value[x] Σ1..1CodeableConceptActual component result
Binding: Yes No Unknown NotApplicable (required)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.statusrequiredFixed Value: final
Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 85699-7
Observation.value[x]requiredYesNoUnknownVS
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 69436-4
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.value[x]requiredYesNoUnknownNotApplicableVS
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... 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
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... 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 ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


Fixed Value: final
... category 0..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... id0..1stringUnique 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: 85699-7
..... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... subject Σ1..1Reference(Decedent)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus ΣTU0..*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] Σ0..1Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
.... effectiveTimingTiming
.... effectiveInstantinstant
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Autopsy Performer using USCorePractioner
... Slices for value[x] ΣC1..1CodeableConceptActual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: Yes No Unknown (required)
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC1..1CodeableConceptAutopsy was performed?
... dataAbsentReason C0..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: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... 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: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... 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(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
... Slices for component Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... 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 Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

..... value[x] Σ0..1Actual component result
...... 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.

..... 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
.... component:autopsyResultsAvailable Σ0..1BackboneElementAutopsy Results Available
..... 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 Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... id0..1stringUnique 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: 69436-4
....... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
....... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
..... value[x] Σ1..1CodeableConceptActual component result
Binding: Yes No Unknown NotApplicable (required)
..... dataAbsentReason C0..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

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredFixed Value: final
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 85699-7
Observation.value[x]requiredYesNoUnknownVS
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 69436-4
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.value[x]requiredYesNoUnknownNotApplicableVS
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements (1 nested mandatory element)
Fixed Value: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

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

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... status 1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Fixed Value: final
... code 1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / 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: 85699-7
... subject 1..1Reference(Decedent)Who and/or what the observation is about
... value[x] 1..1CodeableConceptActual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: Yes No Unknown (required)
... valueCodeableConcept 1..1CodeableConceptAutopsy was performed?
... Slices for component 0..*BackboneElementComponent results
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:autopsyResultsAvailable 0..1BackboneElementAutopsy Results Available
..... code 1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / 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: 69436-4
..... value[x] 1..1CodeableConceptActual component result
Binding: Yes No Unknown NotApplicable (required)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.value[x]requiredYesNoUnknownVS
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.value[x]requiredYesNoUnknownNotApplicableVS

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


Fixed Value: final
.... 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: 85699-7
... subject Σ1..1Reference(Decedent)Who and/or what the observation is about
... performer Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Autopsy Performer using USCorePractioner
... Slices for value[x] ΣC1..1CodeableConceptActual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: Yes No Unknown (required)
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC1..1CodeableConceptAutopsy was performed?
... Slices for component Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... component:autopsyResultsAvailable Σ0..1BackboneElementAutopsy Results Available
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


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: 69436-4
..... value[x] Σ1..1CodeableConceptActual component result
Binding: Yes No Unknown NotApplicable (required)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.statusrequiredFixed Value: final
Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 85699-7
Observation.value[x]requiredYesNoUnknownVS
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 69436-4
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.value[x]requiredYesNoUnknownNotApplicableVS

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... 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
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... 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 ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.


Fixed Value: final
... category 0..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... id0..1stringUnique 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: 85699-7
..... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... subject Σ1..1Reference(Decedent)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus ΣTU0..*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] Σ0..1Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
.... effectiveTimingTiming
.... effectiveInstantinstant
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Autopsy Performer using USCorePractioner
... Slices for value[x] ΣC1..1CodeableConceptActual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: Yes No Unknown (required)
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC1..1CodeableConceptAutopsy was performed?
... dataAbsentReason C0..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: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... 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: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... 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(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
... Slices for component Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... 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 Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

..... value[x] Σ0..1Actual component result
...... 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.

..... 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
.... component:autopsyResultsAvailable Σ0..1BackboneElementAutopsy Results Available
..... 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 Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... id0..1stringUnique 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: 69436-4
....... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
....... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
..... value[x] Σ1..1CodeableConceptActual component result
Binding: Yes No Unknown NotApplicable (required)
..... dataAbsentReason C0..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

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredFixed Value: final
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 85699-7
Observation.value[x]requiredYesNoUnknownVS
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 69436-4
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.value[x]requiredYesNoUnknownNotApplicableVS
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component:autopsyResultsAvailable.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements (1 nested mandatory element)
Fixed Value: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

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

 

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