Release 5

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Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the Claim resource.

Claim
Element IdClaim
Definition

A provider issued list of professional services and products which have been provided, or are to be provided, to a patient which is sent to an insurer for reimbursement.

Short DisplayClaim, Pre-determination or Pre-authorization
Cardinality0..*
TypeDomainResource
Requirements

The Claim resource is used by providers to exchange services and products rendered to patients or planned to be rendered with insurers for reimbuserment. It is also used by insurers to exchange claims information with statutory reporting and data analytics firms.

Alternate NamesAdjudication Request; Preauthorization Request; Predetermination Request
Summaryfalse
Comments

The Claim resource fulfills three information request requirements: Claim - a request for adjudication for reimbursement for products and/or services provided; Preauthorization - a request to authorize the future provision of products and/or services including an anticipated adjudication; and, Predetermination - a request for a non-bind adjudication of possible future products and/or services.

Claim.identifier
Element IdClaim.identifier
Definition

A unique identifier assigned to this claim.

Short DisplayBusiness Identifier for claim
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Cardinality0..*
TypeIdentifier
Requirements

Allows claims to be distinguished and referenced.

Alternate NamesClaim Number
Summaryfalse
Claim.traceNumber
Element IdClaim.traceNumber
Definition

Trace number for tracking purposes. May be defined at the jurisdiction level or between trading partners.

Short DisplayNumber for tracking
Cardinality0..*
TypeIdentifier
Requirements

Allows partners to uniquely identify components for tracking.

Summaryfalse
Claim.status
Element IdClaim.status
Definition

The status of the resource instance.

Short Displayactive | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
Cardinality1..1
Terminology BindingFinancial Resource Status Codes (Required)
Typecode
Is Modifiertrue (Reason: This element is labeled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid)
Requirements

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

Summarytrue
Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

Claim.type
Element IdClaim.type
Definition

The category of claim, e.g. oral, pharmacy, vision, institutional, professional.

Short DisplayCategory or discipline
Cardinality1..1
Terminology BindingClaim Type Codes (Extensible)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Claim type determine the general sets of business rules applied for information requirements and adjudication.

Summarytrue
Comments

The code system provides oral, pharmacy, vision, professional and institutional claim types. Those supported depends on the requirements of the jurisdiction. The valueset is extensible to accommodate other types of claims as required by the jurisdiction.

Claim.subType
Element IdClaim.subType
Definition

A finer grained suite of claim type codes which may convey additional information such as Inpatient vs Outpatient and/or a specialty service.

Short DisplayMore granular claim type
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingExample Claim SubType Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Some jurisdictions need a finer grained claim type for routing and adjudication.

Summaryfalse
Comments

This may contain the local bill type codes, for example the US UB-04 bill type code or the CMS bill type.

Claim.use
Element IdClaim.use
Definition

A code to indicate whether the nature of the request is: Claim - A request to an Insurer to adjudicate the supplied charges for health care goods and services under the identified policy and to pay the determined Benefit amount, if any; Preauthorization - A request to an Insurer to adjudicate the supplied proposed future charges for health care goods and services under the identified policy and to approve the services and provide the expected benefit amounts and potentially to reserve funds to pay the benefits when Claims for the indicated services are later submitted; or, Pre-determination - A request to an Insurer to adjudicate the supplied 'what if' charges for health care goods and services under the identified policy and report back what the Benefit payable would be had the services actually been provided.

Short Displayclaim | preauthorization | predetermination
Cardinality1..1
Terminology BindingUse (Required)
Typecode
Requirements

This element is required to understand the nature of the request for adjudication.

Summarytrue
Claim.patient
Element IdClaim.patient
Definition

The party to whom the professional services and/or products have been supplied or are being considered and for whom actual or forecast reimbursement is sought.

Short DisplayThe recipient of the products and services
Cardinality1..1
TypeReference(Patient)
Requirements

The patient must be supplied to the insurer so that confirmation of coverage and service history may be considered as part of the authorization and/or adjudiction.

Summarytrue
Claim.billablePeriod
Element IdClaim.billablePeriod
Definition

The period for which charges are being submitted.

Short DisplayRelevant time frame for the claim
Cardinality0..1
TypePeriod
Requirements

A number jurisdictions required the submission of the billing period when submitting claims for example for hospital stays or long-term care.

Summarytrue
Comments

Typically this would be today or in the past for a claim, and today or in the future for preauthorizations and predeterminations. Typically line item dates of service should fall within the billing period if one is specified.

Claim.created
Element IdClaim.created
Definition

The date this resource was created.

Short DisplayResource creation date
Cardinality1..1
TypedateTime
Requirements

Need to record a timestamp for use by both the recipient and the issuer.

Summarytrue
Comments

This field is independent of the date of creation of the resource as it may reflect the creation date of a source document prior to digitization. Typically for claims all services must be completed as of this date.

Claim.enterer
Element IdClaim.enterer
Definition

Individual who created the claim, predetermination or preauthorization.

Short DisplayAuthor of the claim
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson)
Requirements

Some jurisdictions require the contact information for personnel completing claims.

Summaryfalse
Claim.insurer
Element IdClaim.insurer
Definition

The Insurer who is target of the request.

Short DisplayTarget
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(Organization)
Summarytrue
Claim.provider
Element IdClaim.provider
Definition

The provider which is responsible for the claim, predetermination or preauthorization.

Short DisplayParty responsible for the claim
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization)
Summarytrue
Comments

Typically this field would be 1..1 where this party is accountable for the data content within the claim but is not necessarily the facility, provider group or practitioner who provided the products and services listed within this claim resource. This field is the Billing Provider, for example, a facility, provider group, lab or practitioner.

Claim.priority
Element IdClaim.priority
Definition

The provider-required urgency of processing the request. Typical values include: stat, normal, deferred.

Short DisplayDesired processing urgency
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingProcess Priority Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

The provider may need to indicate their processing requirements so that the processor can indicate if they are unable to comply.

Summarytrue
Comments

If a claim processor is unable to complete the processing as per the priority then they should generate an error and not process the request.

Claim.fundsReserve
Element IdClaim.fundsReserve
Definition

A code to indicate whether and for whom funds are to be reserved for future claims.

Short DisplayFor whom to reserve funds
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingFunds Reservation Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

In the case of a Pre-Determination/Pre-Authorization the provider may request that funds in the amount of the expected Benefit be reserved ('Patient' or 'Provider') to pay for the Benefits determined on the subsequent claim(s). 'None' explicitly indicates no funds reserving is requested.

Alternate NamesFund pre-allocation
Summaryfalse
Comments

This field is only used for preauthorizations.

Claim.related
Element IdClaim.related
Definition

Other claims which are related to this claim such as prior submissions or claims for related services or for the same event.

Short DisplayPrior or corollary claims
Cardinality0..*
Requirements

For workplace or other accidents it is common to relate separate claims arising from the same event.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example, for the original treatment and follow-up exams.

Claim.related.claim
Element IdClaim.related.claim
Definition

Reference to a related claim.

Short DisplayReference to the related claim
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(Claim)
HierarchyThis reference may point back to the same instance (including transitively)
Requirements

For workplace or other accidents it is common to relate separate claims arising from the same event.

Summaryfalse
Claim.related.relationship
Element IdClaim.related.relationship
Definition

A code to convey how the claims are related.

Short DisplayHow the reference claim is related
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingExample Related Claim Relationship Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Some insurers need a declaration of the type of relationship.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example, prior claim or umbrella.

Claim.related.reference
Element IdClaim.related.reference
Definition

An alternate organizational reference to the case or file to which this particular claim pertains.

Short DisplayFile or case reference
Cardinality0..1
TypeIdentifier
Requirements

In cases where an event-triggered claim is being submitted to an insurer which requires a reference number to be specified on all exchanges.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example, Property/Casualty insurer claim # or Workers Compensation case # .

Claim.prescription
Element IdClaim.prescription
Definition

Prescription is the document/authorization given to the claim author for them to provide products and services for which consideration (reimbursement) is sought. Could be a RX for medications, an 'order' for oxygen or wheelchair or physiotherapy treatments.

Short DisplayPrescription authorizing services and products
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(DeviceRequest | MedicationRequest | VisionPrescription)
Requirements

Required to authorize the dispensing of controlled substances and devices.

Summaryfalse
Claim.originalPrescription
Element IdClaim.originalPrescription
Definition

Original prescription which has been superseded by this prescription to support the dispensing of pharmacy services, medications or products.

Short DisplayOriginal prescription if superseded by fulfiller
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(DeviceRequest | MedicationRequest | VisionPrescription)
Requirements

Often required when a fulfiller varies what is fulfilled from that authorized on the original prescription.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example, a physician may prescribe a medication which the pharmacy determines is contraindicated, or for which the patient has an intolerance, and therefore issues a new prescription for an alternate medication which has the same therapeutic intent. The prescription from the pharmacy becomes the 'prescription' and that from the physician becomes the 'original prescription'.

Claim.payee
Element IdClaim.payee
Definition

The party to be reimbursed for cost of the products and services according to the terms of the policy.

Short DisplayRecipient of benefits payable
Cardinality0..1
Requirements

The provider needs to specify who they wish to be reimbursed and the claims processor needs express who they will reimburse.

Summaryfalse
Comments

Often providers agree to receive the benefits payable to reduce the near-term costs to the patient. The insurer may decline to pay the provider and choose to pay the subscriber instead.

Claim.payee.type
Element IdClaim.payee.type
Definition

Type of Party to be reimbursed: subscriber, provider, other.

Short DisplayCategory of recipient
Cardinality1..1
Terminology BindingClaim Payee Type Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Need to know who should receive payment with the most common situations being the Provider (assignment of benefits) or the Subscriber.

Summaryfalse
Claim.payee.party
Element IdClaim.payee.party
Definition

Reference to the individual or organization to whom any payment will be made.

Short DisplayRecipient reference
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson)
Requirements

Need to provide demographics if the payee is not 'subscriber' nor 'provider'.

Summaryfalse
Comments

Not required if the payee is 'subscriber' or 'provider'.

Claim.referral
Element IdClaim.referral
Definition

The referral information received by the claim author, it is not to be used when the author generates a referral for a patient. A copy of that referral may be provided as supporting information. Some insurers require proof of referral to pay for services or to pay specialist rates for services.

Short DisplayTreatment referral
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(ServiceRequest)
Requirements

Some insurers require proof of referral to pay for services or to pay specialist rates for services.

Summaryfalse
Comments

The referral resource which lists the date, practitioner, reason and other supporting information.

Claim.encounter
Element IdClaim.encounter
Definition

Healthcare encounters related to this claim.

Short DisplayEncounters associated with the listed treatments
Cardinality0..*
TypeReference(Encounter)
Requirements

Used in some jurisdictions to link clinical events to claim items.

Summaryfalse
Comments

This will typically be the encounter the event occurred within, but some activities may be initiated prior to or after the official completion of an encounter but still be tied to the context of the encounter.

Claim.facility
Element IdClaim.facility
Definition

Facility where the services were provided.

Short DisplayServicing facility
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(Location | Organization)
Requirements

Insurance adjudication can be dependant on where services were delivered.

Summaryfalse
Claim.diagnosisRelatedGroup
Element IdClaim.diagnosisRelatedGroup
Definition

A package billing code or bundle code used to group products and services to a particular health condition (such as heart attack) which is based on a predetermined grouping code system.

Short DisplayPackage billing code
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingExample Diagnosis Related Group Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Required to relate the current diagnosis to a package billing code that is then referenced on the individual claim items which are specific to the health condition covered by the package code.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) or a bundled billing code. A patient may have a diagnosis of a Myocardial Infarction and a DRG for HeartAttack would be assigned. The Claim item (and possible subsequent claims) would refer to the DRG for those line items that were for services related to the heart attack event.

Claim.event
Element IdClaim.event
Definition

Information code for an event with a corresponding date or period.

Short DisplayEvent information
Cardinality0..*
Summaryfalse
Claim.event.type
Element IdClaim.event.type
Definition

A coded event such as when a service is expected or a card printed.

Short DisplaySpecific event
Cardinality1..1
Terminology BindingDates Type Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
Claim.event.when[x]
Element IdClaim.event.when[x]
Definition

A date or period in the past or future indicating when the event occurred or is expectd to occur.

Short DisplayOccurance date or period
Cardinality1..1
TypedateTime|Period
[x] NoteSee Choice of Datatypes for further information about how to use [x]
Summaryfalse
Claim.careTeam
Element IdClaim.careTeam
Definition

The members of the team who provided the products and services.

Short DisplayMembers of the care team
Cardinality0..*
Requirements

Common to identify the responsible and supporting practitioners.

Summaryfalse
Claim.careTeam.sequence
Element IdClaim.careTeam.sequence
Definition

A number to uniquely identify care team entries.

Short DisplayOrder of care team
Cardinality1..1
TypepositiveInt
Requirements

Necessary to maintain the order of the care team and provide a mechanism to link individuals to claim details.

Summaryfalse
Claim.careTeam.provider
Element IdClaim.careTeam.provider
Definition

Member of the team who provided the product or service.

Short DisplayPractitioner or organization
Cardinality1..1
TypeReference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization)
Requirements

Often a regulatory requirement to specify the responsible provider.

Summaryfalse
Claim.careTeam.responsible
Element IdClaim.careTeam.responsible
Definition

The party who is billing and/or responsible for the claimed products or services.

Short DisplayIndicator of the lead practitioner
Cardinality0..1
Typeboolean
Requirements

When multiple parties are present it is required to distinguish the lead or responsible individual.

Summaryfalse
Comments

Responsible might not be required when there is only a single provider listed.

Claim.careTeam.role
Element IdClaim.careTeam.role
Definition

The lead, assisting or supervising practitioner and their discipline if a multidisciplinary team.

Short DisplayFunction within the team
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingClaim Care Team Role Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

When multiple parties are present it is required to distinguish the roles performed by each member.

Summaryfalse
Comments

Role might not be required when there is only a single provider listed.

Claim.careTeam.specialty
Element IdClaim.careTeam.specialty
Definition

The specialization of the practitioner or provider which is applicable for this service.

Short DisplayPractitioner or provider specialization
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingExample Provider Qualification Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Need to specify which specialization a practitioner or provider acting under when delivering the product or service.

Summaryfalse
Claim.supportingInfo
Element IdClaim.supportingInfo
Definition

Additional information codes regarding exceptions, special considerations, the condition, situation, prior or concurrent issues.

Short DisplaySupporting information
Cardinality0..*
Requirements

Typically these information codes are required to support the services rendered or the adjudication of the services rendered.

Alternate NamesAttachments Exception Codes Occurrence Codes Value codes
Summaryfalse
Comments

Often there are multiple jurisdiction specific valuesets which are required.

Claim.supportingInfo.sequence
Element IdClaim.supportingInfo.sequence
Definition

A number to uniquely identify supporting information entries.

Short DisplayInformation instance identifier
Cardinality1..1
TypepositiveInt
Requirements

Necessary to maintain the order of the supporting information items and provide a mechanism to link to claim details.

Summaryfalse
Claim.supportingInfo.category
Element IdClaim.supportingInfo.category
Definition

The general class of the information supplied: information; exception; accident, employment; onset, etc.

Short DisplayClassification of the supplied information
Cardinality1..1
Terminology BindingClaim Information Category Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Required to group or associate information items with common characteristics. For example: admission information or prior treatments.

Summaryfalse
Comments

This may contain a category for the local bill type codes.

Claim.supportingInfo.code
Element IdClaim.supportingInfo.code
Definition

System and code pertaining to the specific information regarding special conditions relating to the setting, treatment or patient for which care is sought.

Short DisplayType of information
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingException Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Required to identify the kind of additional information.

Summaryfalse
Claim.supportingInfo.timing[x]
Element IdClaim.supportingInfo.timing[x]
Definition

The date when or period to which this information refers.

Short DisplayWhen it occurred
Cardinality0..1
Typedate|Period
[x] NoteSee Choice of Datatypes for further information about how to use [x]
Summaryfalse
Claim.supportingInfo.value[x]
Element IdClaim.supportingInfo.value[x]
Definition

Additional data or information such as resources, documents, images etc. including references to the data or the actual inclusion of the data.

Short DisplayData to be provided
Cardinality0..1
Typeboolean|string|Quantity|Attachment|Reference(Any)|Identifier
[x] NoteSee Choice of Datatypes for further information about how to use [x]
Requirements

To convey the data content to be provided when the information is more than a simple code or period.

Summaryfalse
Comments

Could be used to provide references to other resources, document. For example could contain a PDF in an Attachment of the Police Report for an Accident.

Claim.supportingInfo.reason
Element IdClaim.supportingInfo.reason
Definition

Provides the reason in the situation where a reason code is required in addition to the content.

Short DisplayExplanation for the information
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingMissing Tooth Reason Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Needed when the supporting information has both a date and amount/value and requires explanation.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example: the reason for the additional stay, or why a tooth is missing.

Claim.diagnosis
Element IdClaim.diagnosis
Definition

Information about diagnoses relevant to the claim items.

Short DisplayPertinent diagnosis information
Cardinality0..*
Requirements

Required for the adjudication by provided context for the services and product listed.

Summaryfalse
Claim.diagnosis.sequence
Element IdClaim.diagnosis.sequence
Definition

A number to uniquely identify diagnosis entries.

Short DisplayDiagnosis instance identifier
Cardinality1..1
TypepositiveInt
Requirements

Necessary to maintain the order of the diagnosis items and provide a mechanism to link to claim details.

Summaryfalse
Comments

Diagnosis are presented in list order to their expected importance: primary, secondary, etc.

Claim.diagnosis.diagnosis[x]
Element IdClaim.diagnosis.diagnosis[x]
Definition

The nature of illness or problem in a coded form or as a reference to an external defined Condition.

Short DisplayNature of illness or problem
Cardinality1..1
Terminology BindingICD-10 Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept|Reference(Condition)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Datatypes for further information about how to use [x]
Requirements

Provides health context for the evaluation of the products and/or services.

Summaryfalse
Claim.diagnosis.type
Element IdClaim.diagnosis.type
Definition

When the condition was observed or the relative ranking.

Short DisplayTiming or nature of the diagnosis
Cardinality0..*
Terminology BindingExample Diagnosis Type Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Often required to capture a particular diagnosis, for example: primary or discharge.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example: admitting, primary, secondary, discharge.

Claim.diagnosis.onAdmission
Element IdClaim.diagnosis.onAdmission
Definition

Indication of whether the diagnosis was present on admission to a facility.

Short DisplayPresent on admission
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingExample Diagnosis on Admission Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Many systems need to understand for adjudication if the diagnosis was present a time of admission.

Summaryfalse
Claim.procedure
Element IdClaim.procedure
Definition

Procedures performed on the patient relevant to the billing items with the claim.

Short DisplayClinical procedures performed
Cardinality0..*
Requirements

The specific clinical invention are sometimes required to be provided to justify billing a greater than customary amount for a service.

Summaryfalse
Claim.procedure.sequence
Element IdClaim.procedure.sequence
Definition

A number to uniquely identify procedure entries.

Short DisplayProcedure instance identifier
Cardinality1..1
TypepositiveInt
Requirements

Necessary to provide a mechanism to link to claim details.

Summaryfalse
Claim.procedure.type
Element IdClaim.procedure.type
Definition

When the condition was observed or the relative ranking.

Short DisplayCategory of Procedure
Cardinality0..*
Terminology BindingExample Procedure Type Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Often required to capture a particular diagnosis, for example: primary or discharge.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example: primary, secondary.

Claim.procedure.date
Element IdClaim.procedure.date
Definition

Date and optionally time the procedure was performed.

Short DisplayWhen the procedure was performed
Cardinality0..1
TypedateTime
Requirements

Required for auditing purposes.

Summaryfalse
Claim.procedure.procedure[x]
Element IdClaim.procedure.procedure[x]
Definition

The code or reference to a Procedure resource which identifies the clinical intervention performed.

Short DisplaySpecific clinical procedure
Cardinality1..1
Terminology BindingICD-10 Procedure Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept|Reference(Procedure)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Datatypes for further information about how to use [x]
Requirements

This identifies the actual clinical procedure.

Summaryfalse
Claim.procedure.udi
Element IdClaim.procedure.udi
Definition

Unique Device Identifiers associated with this line item.

Short DisplayUnique device identifier
Cardinality0..*
TypeReference(Device)
Requirements

The UDI code allows the insurer to obtain device level information on the product supplied.

Summaryfalse
Claim.insurance
Element IdClaim.insurance
Definition

Financial instruments for reimbursement for the health care products and services specified on the claim.

Short DisplayPatient insurance information
Cardinality0..*
Requirements

At least one insurer is required for a claim to be a claim.

Summarytrue
Comments

All insurance coverages for the patient which may be applicable for reimbursement, of the products and services listed in the claim, are typically provided in the claim to allow insurers to confirm the ordering of the insurance coverages relative to local 'coordination of benefit' rules. One coverage (and only one) with 'focal=true' is to be used in the adjudication of this claim. Coverages appearing before the focal Coverage in the list, and where 'Coverage.subrogation=false', should provide a reference to the ClaimResponse containing the adjudication results of the prior claim.

Claim.insurance.sequence
Element IdClaim.insurance.sequence
Definition

A number to uniquely identify insurance entries and provide a sequence of coverages to convey coordination of benefit order.

Short DisplayInsurance instance identifier
Cardinality1..1
TypepositiveInt
Requirements

To maintain order of the coverages.

Summarytrue
Claim.insurance.focal
Element IdClaim.insurance.focal
Definition

A flag to indicate that this Coverage is to be used for adjudication of this claim when set to true.

Short DisplayCoverage to be used for adjudication
Cardinality1..1
Typeboolean
Requirements

To identify which coverage in the list is being used to adjudicate this claim.

Summarytrue
Comments

A patient may (will) have multiple insurance policies which provide reimbursement for healthcare services and products. For example a person may also be covered by their spouse's policy and both appear in the list (and may be from the same insurer). This flag will be set to true for only one of the listed policies and that policy will be used for adjudicating this claim. Other claims would be created to request adjudication against the other listed policies.

Claim.insurance.identifier
Element IdClaim.insurance.identifier
Definition

The business identifier to be used when the claim is sent for adjudication against this insurance policy.

Short DisplayPre-assigned Claim number
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Cardinality0..1
TypeIdentifier
Requirements

This will be the claim number should it be necessary to create this claim in the future. This is provided so that payors may forward claims to other payors in the Coordination of Benefit for adjudication rather than the provider being required to initiate each adjudication.

Summaryfalse
Comments

Only required in jurisdictions where insurers, rather than the provider, are required to send claims to insurers that appear after them in the list. This element is not required when 'subrogation=true'.

Claim.insurance.coverage
Element IdClaim.insurance.coverage
Definition

Reference to the insurance card level information contained in the Coverage resource. The coverage issuing insurer will use these details to locate the patient's actual coverage within the insurer's information system.

Short DisplayInsurance information
Cardinality1..1
TypeReference(Coverage)
Requirements

Required to allow the adjudicator to locate the correct policy and history within their information system.

Summarytrue
Claim.insurance.businessArrangement
Element IdClaim.insurance.businessArrangement
Definition

A business agreement number established between the provider and the insurer for special business processing purposes.

Short DisplayAdditional provider contract number
Cardinality0..1
Typestring
Requirements

Providers may have multiple business arrangements with a given insurer and must supply the specific contract number for adjudication.

Summaryfalse
Claim.insurance.preAuthRef
Element IdClaim.insurance.preAuthRef
Definition

Reference numbers previously provided by the insurer to the provider to be quoted on subsequent claims containing services or products related to the prior authorization.

Short DisplayPrior authorization reference number
Cardinality0..*
Typestring
Requirements

Providers must quote previously issued authorization reference numbers in order to obtain adjudication as previously advised on the Preauthorization.

Summaryfalse
Comments

This value is an alphanumeric string that may be provided over the phone, via text, via paper, or within a ClaimResponse resource and is not a FHIR Identifier.

Claim.insurance.claimResponse
Element IdClaim.insurance.claimResponse
Definition

The result of the adjudication of the line items for the Coverage specified in this insurance.

Short DisplayAdjudication results
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(ClaimResponse)
Requirements

An insurer need the adjudication results from prior insurers to determine the outstanding balance remaining by item for the items in the curent claim.

Summaryfalse
Comments

Must not be specified when 'focal=true' for this insurance.

Claim.accident
Element IdClaim.accident
Definition

Details of an accident which resulted in injuries which required the products and services listed in the claim.

Short DisplayDetails of the event
Cardinality0..1
Requirements

When healthcare products and services are accident related, benefits may be payable under accident provisions of policies, such as automotive, etc before they are payable under normal health insurance.

Summaryfalse
Claim.accident.date
Element IdClaim.accident.date
Definition

Date of an accident event related to the products and services contained in the claim.

Short DisplayWhen the incident occurred
Cardinality1..1
Typedate
Requirements

Required for audit purposes and adjudication.

Summaryfalse
Comments

The date of the accident has to precede the dates of the products and services but within a reasonable timeframe.

Claim.accident.type
Element IdClaim.accident.type
Definition

The type or context of the accident event for the purposes of selection of potential insurance coverages and determination of coordination between insurers.

Short DisplayThe nature of the accident
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingActIncidentCode icon (Extensible)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Coverage may be dependant on the type of accident.

Summaryfalse
Claim.accident.location[x]
Element IdClaim.accident.location[x]
Definition

The physical location of the accident event.

Short DisplayWhere the event occurred
Cardinality0..1
TypeAddress|Reference(Location)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Datatypes for further information about how to use [x]
Requirements

Required for audit purposes and determination of applicable insurance liability.

Summaryfalse
Claim.patientPaid
Element IdClaim.patientPaid
Definition

The amount paid by the patient, in total at the claim claim level or specifically for the item and detail level, to the provider for goods and services.

Short DisplayPaid by the patient
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

Necessary to demonstrate that copayments, co-insurance and similar patient payments have been made or accounted for.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item
Element IdClaim.item
Definition

A claim line. Either a simple product or service or a 'group' of details which can each be a simple items or groups of sub-details.

Short DisplayProduct or service provided
Cardinality0..*
Requirements

The items to be processed for adjudication.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.sequence
Element IdClaim.item.sequence
Definition

A number to uniquely identify item entries.

Short DisplayItem instance identifier
Cardinality1..1
TypepositiveInt
Requirements

Necessary to provide a mechanism to link to items from within the claim and within the adjudication details of the ClaimResponse.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.traceNumber
Element IdClaim.item.traceNumber
Definition

Trace number for tracking purposes. May be defined at the jurisdiction level or between trading partners.

Short DisplayNumber for tracking
Cardinality0..*
TypeIdentifier
Requirements

Allows partners to uniquely identify components for tracking.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.careTeamSequence
Element IdClaim.item.careTeamSequence
Definition

CareTeam members related to this service or product.

Short DisplayApplicable careTeam members
Cardinality0..*
TypepositiveInt
Requirements

Need to identify the individuals and their roles in the provision of the product or service.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.diagnosisSequence
Element IdClaim.item.diagnosisSequence
Definition

Diagnosis applicable for this service or product.

Short DisplayApplicable diagnoses
Cardinality0..*
TypepositiveInt
Requirements

Need to related the product or service to the associated diagnoses.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.procedureSequence
Element IdClaim.item.procedureSequence
Definition

Procedures applicable for this service or product.

Short DisplayApplicable procedures
Cardinality0..*
TypepositiveInt
Requirements

Need to provide any listed specific procedures to support the product or service being claimed.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.informationSequence
Element IdClaim.item.informationSequence
Definition

Exceptions, special conditions and supporting information applicable for this service or product.

Short DisplayApplicable exception and supporting information
Cardinality0..*
TypepositiveInt
Requirements

Need to reference the supporting information items that relate directly to this product or service.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.revenue
Element IdClaim.item.revenue
Definition

The type of revenue or cost center providing the product and/or service.

Short DisplayRevenue or cost center code
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingExample Revenue Center Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Needed in the processing of institutional claims.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.category
Element IdClaim.item.category
Definition

Code to identify the general type of benefits under which products and services are provided.

Short DisplayBenefit classification
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingBenefit Category Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Needed in the processing of institutional claims as this allows the insurer to determine whether a facial X-Ray is for dental, orthopedic, or facial surgery purposes.

Summaryfalse
Comments

Examples include Medical Care, Periodontics, Renal Dialysis, Vision Coverage.

Claim.item.productOrService
Element IdClaim.item.productOrService
Definition

When the value is a group code then this item collects a set of related item details, otherwise this contains the product, service, drug or other billing code for the item. This element may be the start of a range of .productOrService codes used in conjunction with .productOrServiceEnd or it may be a solo element where .productOrServiceEnd is not used.

Short DisplayBilling, service, product, or drug code
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingUSCLS Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Necessary to state what was provided or done.

Alternate NamesDrug Code; Bill Code; Service Code
Summaryfalse
Comments

If this is an actual service or product line, i.e. not a Group, then use code to indicate the Professional Service or Product supplied (e.g. CTP, HCPCS, USCLS, ICD10, NCPDP, DIN, RxNorm, ACHI, CCI). If a grouping item then use a group code to indicate the type of thing being grouped e.g. 'glasses' or 'compound'.

Claim.item.productOrServiceEnd
Element IdClaim.item.productOrServiceEnd
Definition

This contains the end of a range of product, service, drug or other billing codes for the item. This element is not used when the .productOrService is a group code. This value may only be present when a .productOfService code has been provided to convey the start of the range. Typically this value may be used only with preauthorizations and not with claims.

Short DisplayEnd of a range of codes
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingUSCLS Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Alternate NamesEnd of a range of Drug Code; Bill Code; Service Cod
Summaryfalse
Claim.item.request
Element IdClaim.item.request
Definition

Request or Referral for Goods or Service to be rendered.

Short DisplayRequest or Referral for Service
Cardinality0..*
TypeReference(DeviceRequest | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest | SupplyRequest | VisionPrescription)
Requirements

May identify the service to be provided or provider authorization for the service.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.modifier
Element IdClaim.item.modifier
Definition

Item typification or modifiers codes to convey additional context for the product or service.

Short DisplayProduct or service billing modifiers
Cardinality0..*
Terminology BindingModifier type Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

To support inclusion of the item for adjudication or to charge an elevated fee.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example in Oral whether the treatment is cosmetic or associated with TMJ, or for Medical whether the treatment was outside the clinic or outside of office hours.

Claim.item.programCode
Element IdClaim.item.programCode
Definition

Identifies the program under which this may be recovered.

Short DisplayProgram the product or service is provided under
Cardinality0..*
Terminology BindingExample Program Reason Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Commonly used in in the identification of publicly provided program focused on population segments or disease classifications.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example: Neonatal program, child dental program or drug users recovery program.

Claim.item.serviced[x]
Element IdClaim.item.serviced[x]
Definition

The date or dates when the service or product was supplied, performed or completed.

Short DisplayDate or dates of service or product delivery
Cardinality0..1
Typedate|Period
[x] NoteSee Choice of Datatypes for further information about how to use [x]
Requirements

Needed to determine whether the service or product was provided during the term of the insurance coverage.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.location[x]
Element IdClaim.item.location[x]
Definition

Where the product or service was provided.

Short DisplayPlace of service or where product was supplied
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingExample Service Place Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept|Address|Reference(Location)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Datatypes for further information about how to use [x]
Requirements

The location can alter whether the item was acceptable for insurance purposes or impact the determination of the benefit amount.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.patientPaid
Element IdClaim.item.patientPaid
Definition

The amount paid by the patient, in total at the claim claim level or specifically for the item and detail level, to the provider for goods and services.

Short DisplayPaid by the patient
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

Necessary to demonstrate that copayments, co-insurance and similar patient payments have been made or accounted for.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.quantity
Element IdClaim.item.quantity
Definition

The number of repetitions of a service or product.

Short DisplayCount of products or services
Cardinality0..1
TypeSimpleQuantity
Requirements

Required when the product or service code does not convey the quantity provided.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.unitPrice
Element IdClaim.item.unitPrice
Definition

If the item is not a group then this is the fee for the product or service, otherwise this is the total of the fees for the details of the group.

Short DisplayFee, charge or cost per item
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

The amount charged to the patient by the provider for a single unit.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.factor
Element IdClaim.item.factor
Definition

A real number that represents a multiplier used in determining the overall value of services delivered and/or goods received. The concept of a Factor allows for a discount or surcharge multiplier to be applied to a monetary amount.

Short DisplayPrice scaling factor
Cardinality0..1
Typedecimal
Requirements

When discounts are provided to a patient (example: Senior's discount) then this must be documented for adjudication.

Summaryfalse
Comments

To show a 10% senior's discount, the value entered is: 0.90 (1.00 - 0.10).

Claim.item.tax
Element IdClaim.item.tax
Definition

The total of taxes applicable for this product or service.

Short DisplayTotal tax
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

Required when taxes are not embedded in the unit price or provided as a separate service.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.net
Element IdClaim.item.net
Definition

The total amount claimed for the group (if a grouper) or the line item. Net = unit price * quantity * factor.

Short DisplayTotal item cost
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

Provides the total amount claimed for the group (if a grouper) or the line item.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example, the formula: quantity * unitPrice * factor = net. Quantity and factor are assumed to be 1 if not supplied.

Claim.item.udi
Element IdClaim.item.udi
Definition

Unique Device Identifiers associated with this line item.

Short DisplayUnique device identifier
Cardinality0..*
TypeReference(Device)
Requirements

The UDI code allows the insurer to obtain device level information on the product supplied.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.bodySite
Element IdClaim.item.bodySite
Definition

Physical location where the service is performed or applies.

Short DisplayAnatomical location
Cardinality0..*
Summaryfalse
Claim.item.bodySite.site
Element IdClaim.item.bodySite.site
Definition

Physical service site on the patient (limb, tooth, etc.).

Short DisplayLocation
Cardinality1..*
Terminology BindingOral Site Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableReference(BodyStructure)
Requirements

Allows insurer to validate specific procedures.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example: Providing a tooth code, allows an insurer to identify a provider performing a filling on a tooth that was previously removed.

Claim.item.bodySite.subSite
Element IdClaim.item.bodySite.subSite
Definition

A region or surface of the bodySite, e.g. limb region or tooth surface(s).

Short DisplaySub-location
Cardinality0..*
Terminology BindingSurface Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Allows insurer to validate specific procedures.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.encounter
Element IdClaim.item.encounter
Definition

Healthcare encounters related to this claim.

Short DisplayEncounters associated with the listed treatments
Cardinality0..*
TypeReference(Encounter)
Requirements

Used in some jurisdictions to link clinical events to claim items.

Summaryfalse
Comments

This will typically be the encounter the event occurred within, but some activities may be initiated prior to or after the official completion of an encounter but still be tied to the context of the encounter.

Claim.item.detail
Element IdClaim.item.detail
Definition

A claim detail line. Either a simple (a product or service) or a 'group' of sub-details which are simple items.

Short DisplayProduct or service provided
Cardinality0..*
Requirements

The items to be processed for adjudication.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.sequence
Element IdClaim.item.detail.sequence
Definition

A number to uniquely identify item entries.

Short DisplayItem instance identifier
Cardinality1..1
TypepositiveInt
Requirements

Necessary to provide a mechanism to link to items from within the claim and within the adjudication details of the ClaimResponse.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.traceNumber
Element IdClaim.item.detail.traceNumber
Definition

Trace number for tracking purposes. May be defined at the jurisdiction level or between trading partners.

Short DisplayNumber for tracking
Cardinality0..*
TypeIdentifier
Requirements

Allows partners to uniquely identify components for tracking.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.revenue
Element IdClaim.item.detail.revenue
Definition

The type of revenue or cost center providing the product and/or service.

Short DisplayRevenue or cost center code
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingExample Revenue Center Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Needed in the processing of institutional claims.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.category
Element IdClaim.item.detail.category
Definition

Code to identify the general type of benefits under which products and services are provided.

Short DisplayBenefit classification
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingBenefit Category Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Needed in the processing of institutional claims as this allows the insurer to determine whether a facial X-Ray is for dental, orthopedic, or facial surgery purposes.

Summaryfalse
Comments

Examples include Medical Care, Periodontics, Renal Dialysis, Vision Coverage.

Claim.item.detail.productOrService
Element IdClaim.item.detail.productOrService
Definition

When the value is a group code then this item collects a set of related item details, otherwise this contains the product, service, drug or other billing code for the item. This element may be the start of a range of .productOrService codes used in conjunction with .productOrServiceEnd or it may be a solo element where .productOrServiceEnd is not used.

Short DisplayBilling, service, product, or drug code
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingUSCLS Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Necessary to state what was provided or done.

Alternate NamesDrug Code; Bill Code; Service Code
Summaryfalse
Comments

If this is an actual service or product line, i.e. not a Group, then use code to indicate the Professional Service or Product supplied (e.g. CTP, HCPCS, USCLS, ICD10, NCPDP, DIN, RxNorm, ACHI, CCI). If a grouping item then use a group code to indicate the type of thing being grouped e.g. 'glasses' or 'compound'.

Claim.item.detail.productOrServiceEnd
Element IdClaim.item.detail.productOrServiceEnd
Definition

This contains the end of a range of product, service, drug or other billing codes for the item. This element is not used when the .productOrService is a group code. This value may only be present when a .productOfService code has been provided to convey the start of the range. Typically this value may be used only with preauthorizations and not with claims.

Short DisplayEnd of a range of codes
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingUSCLS Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Alternate NamesEnd of a range of Drug Code; Bill Code; Service Cod
Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.modifier
Element IdClaim.item.detail.modifier
Definition

Item typification or modifiers codes to convey additional context for the product or service.

Short DisplayService/Product billing modifiers
Cardinality0..*
Terminology BindingModifier type Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

To support inclusion of the item for adjudication or to charge an elevated fee.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example in Oral whether the treatment is cosmetic or associated with TMJ, or for Medical whether the treatment was outside the clinic or out of office hours.

Claim.item.detail.programCode
Element IdClaim.item.detail.programCode
Definition

Identifies the program under which this may be recovered.

Short DisplayProgram the product or service is provided under
Cardinality0..*
Terminology BindingExample Program Reason Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Commonly used in in the identification of publicly provided program focused on population segments or disease classifications.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example: Neonatal program, child dental program or drug users recovery program.

Claim.item.detail.patientPaid
Element IdClaim.item.detail.patientPaid
Definition

The amount paid by the patient, in total at the claim claim level or specifically for the item and detail level, to the provider for goods and services.

Short DisplayPaid by the patient
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

Necessary to demonstrate that copayments, co-insurance and similar patient payments have been made or accounted for.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.quantity
Element IdClaim.item.detail.quantity
Definition

The number of repetitions of a service or product.

Short DisplayCount of products or services
Cardinality0..1
TypeSimpleQuantity
Requirements

Required when the product or service code does not convey the quantity provided.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.unitPrice
Element IdClaim.item.detail.unitPrice
Definition

If the item is not a group then this is the fee for the product or service, otherwise this is the total of the fees for the details of the group.

Short DisplayFee, charge or cost per item
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

The amount charged to the patient by the provider for a single unit.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.factor
Element IdClaim.item.detail.factor
Definition

A real number that represents a multiplier used in determining the overall value of services delivered and/or goods received. The concept of a Factor allows for a discount or surcharge multiplier to be applied to a monetary amount.

Short DisplayPrice scaling factor
Cardinality0..1
Typedecimal
Requirements

When discounts are provided to a patient (example: Senior's discount) then this must be documented for adjudication.

Summaryfalse
Comments

To show a 10% senior's discount, the value entered is: 0.90 (1.00 - 0.10).

Claim.item.detail.tax
Element IdClaim.item.detail.tax
Definition

The total of taxes applicable for this product or service.

Short DisplayTotal tax
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

Required when taxes are not embedded in the unit price or provided as a separate service.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.net
Element IdClaim.item.detail.net
Definition

The total amount claimed for the group (if a grouper) or the line item.detail. Net = unit price * quantity * factor.

Short DisplayTotal item cost
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

Provides the total amount claimed for the group (if a grouper) or the line item.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example, the formula: quantity * unitPrice * factor = net. Quantity and factor are assumed to be 1 if not supplied.

Claim.item.detail.udi
Element IdClaim.item.detail.udi
Definition

Unique Device Identifiers associated with this line item.

Short DisplayUnique device identifier
Cardinality0..*
TypeReference(Device)
Requirements

The UDI code allows the insurer to obtain device level information on the product supplied.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.subDetail
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail
Definition

A claim detail line. Either a simple (a product or service) or a 'group' of sub-details which are simple items.

Short DisplayProduct or service provided
Cardinality0..*
Requirements

The items to be processed for adjudication.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.subDetail.sequence
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.sequence
Definition

A number to uniquely identify item entries.

Short DisplayItem instance identifier
Cardinality1..1
TypepositiveInt
Requirements

Necessary to provide a mechanism to link to items from within the claim and within the adjudication details of the ClaimResponse.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.subDetail.traceNumber
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.traceNumber
Definition

Trace number for tracking purposes. May be defined at the jurisdiction level or between trading partners.

Short DisplayNumber for tracking
Cardinality0..*
TypeIdentifier
Requirements

Allows partners to uniquely identify components for tracking.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.subDetail.revenue
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.revenue
Definition

The type of revenue or cost center providing the product and/or service.

Short DisplayRevenue or cost center code
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingExample Revenue Center Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Needed in the processing of institutional claims.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.subDetail.category
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.category
Definition

Code to identify the general type of benefits under which products and services are provided.

Short DisplayBenefit classification
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingBenefit Category Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Needed in the processing of institutional claims as this allows the insurer to determine whether a facial X-Ray is for dental, orthopedic, or facial surgery purposes.

Summaryfalse
Comments

Examples include Medical Care, Periodontics, Renal Dialysis, Vision Coverage.

Claim.item.detail.subDetail.productOrService
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.productOrService
Definition

When the value is a group code then this item collects a set of related item details, otherwise this contains the product, service, drug or other billing code for the item. This element may be the start of a range of .productOrService codes used in conjunction with .productOrServiceEnd or it may be a solo element where .productOrServiceEnd is not used.

Short DisplayBilling, service, product, or drug code
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingUSCLS Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Necessary to state what was provided or done.

Summaryfalse
Comments

If this is an actual service or product line, i.e. not a Group, then use code to indicate the Professional Service or Product supplied (e.g. CTP, HCPCS, USCLS, ICD10, NCPDP, DIN, RxNorm, ACHI, CCI). If a grouping item then use a group code to indicate the type of thing being grouped e.g. 'glasses' or 'compound'.

Claim.item.detail.subDetail.productOrServiceEnd
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.productOrServiceEnd
Definition

This contains the end of a range of product, service, drug or other billing codes for the item. This element is not used when the .productOrService is a group code. This value may only be present when a .productOfService code has been provided to convey the start of the range. Typically this value may be used only with preauthorizations and not with claims.

Short DisplayEnd of a range of codes
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingUSCLS Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Alternate NamesEnd of a range of Drug Code; Bill Code; Service Cod
Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.subDetail.modifier
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.modifier
Definition

Item typification or modifiers codes to convey additional context for the product or service.

Short DisplayService/Product billing modifiers
Cardinality0..*
Terminology BindingModifier type Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

To support inclusion of the item for adjudication or to charge an elevated fee.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example in Oral whether the treatment is cosmetic or associated with TMJ, or for Medical whether the treatment was outside the clinic or out of office hours.

Claim.item.detail.subDetail.programCode
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.programCode
Definition

Identifies the program under which this may be recovered.

Short DisplayProgram the product or service is provided under
Cardinality0..*
Terminology BindingExample Program Reason Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Commonly used in in the identification of publicly provided program focused on population segments or disease classifications.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example: Neonatal program, child dental program or drug users recovery program.

Claim.item.detail.subDetail.patientPaid
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.patientPaid
Definition

The amount paid by the patient, in total at the claim claim level or specifically for the item and detail level, to the provider for goods and services.

Short DisplayPaid by the patient
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

Necessary to demonstrate that copayments, co-insurance and similar patient payments have been made or accounted for.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.subDetail.quantity
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.quantity
Definition

The number of repetitions of a service or product.

Short DisplayCount of products or services
Cardinality0..1
TypeSimpleQuantity
Requirements

Required when the product or service code does not convey the quantity provided.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.subDetail.unitPrice
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.unitPrice
Definition

If the item is not a group then this is the fee for the product or service, otherwise this is the total of the fees for the details of the group.

Short DisplayFee, charge or cost per item
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

The amount charged to the patient by the provider for a single unit.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.subDetail.factor
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.factor
Definition

A real number that represents a multiplier used in determining the overall value of services delivered and/or goods received. The concept of a Factor allows for a discount or surcharge multiplier to be applied to a monetary amount.

Short DisplayPrice scaling factor
Cardinality0..1
Typedecimal
Requirements

When discounts are provided to a patient (example: Senior's discount) then this must be documented for adjudication.

Summaryfalse
Comments

To show a 10% senior's discount, the value entered is: 0.90 (1.00 - 0.10).

Claim.item.detail.subDetail.tax
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.tax
Definition

The total of taxes applicable for this product or service.

Short DisplayTotal tax
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

Required when taxes are not embedded in the unit price or provided as a separate service.

Summaryfalse
Claim.item.detail.subDetail.net
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.net
Definition

The total amount claimed for line item.detail.subDetail. Net = unit price * quantity * factor.

Short DisplayTotal item cost
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

Provides the total amount claimed for the group (if a grouper) or the line item.

Summaryfalse
Comments

For example, the formula: quantity * unitPrice * factor = net. Quantity and factor are assumed to be 1 if not supplied.

Claim.item.detail.subDetail.udi
Element IdClaim.item.detail.subDetail.udi
Definition

Unique Device Identifiers associated with this line item.

Short DisplayUnique device identifier
Cardinality0..*
TypeReference(Device)
Requirements

The UDI code allows the insurer to obtain device level information on the product supplied.

Summaryfalse
Claim.total
Element IdClaim.total
Definition

The total value of the all the items in the claim.

Short DisplayTotal claim cost
Cardinality0..1
TypeMoney
Requirements

Used for control total purposes.

Summaryfalse