Vital Records Death Reporting (VRDR) FHIR Implementation Guide
2.2.0 - STU 2.2
Vital Records Death Reporting (VRDR) FHIR Implementation Guide
2.2.0 - STU 2.2
This page is part of the Vital Records Death Reporting FHIR Implementation Guide (v2.2.0: STU 2) based on FHIR R4. This is the current published version in its permanent home (it will always be available at this URL). For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions
| Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/vrdr-entity-axis-cause-of-death | Version: 2.2.0 | |||
| Active as of 2023-10-17 | Computable Name: EntityAxisCauseOfDeath | |||
Entity Axis Cause Of Death (Observation): Up to 20 of instances of this profile may be included in a coding bundle. Each instance is labeled with its lineNumber, Position and e-code indicator.
| # | Description | IJE Name | IJE only | Field | Type | Value Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | Entity-axis codes | EAC | Each entry is a 4-tuble (value, component[position], component[lineNumber], component[e-code-indicator] | codeable | ICD10CausesOfDeathVS |
Usage:
Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.
This structure is derived from Observation
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  Observation | Observation | |||
  code | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of 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://loinc.org | |
 code | 1..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 80356-9 | |
 subject | 0..1 | Reference(Decedent) | Decedent | |
 effective[x] | 0..1 | dateTime | Date/Time when added to death record | |
 value[x] | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Actual result Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death VS (required) | |
 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:position | 1..1 | BackboneElement | position | |
| 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: position | |
| value[x] | 1..1 | integer | Position | |
 component:eCodeIndicator | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Entity Axis Cause of Death order | |
| 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: eCodeIndicator | |
| value[x] | 1..1 | boolean | eCodeIndicator | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet |
| Observation.value[x] | required | ICD10CausesOfDeathVS |
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation | C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions |
| 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. |
| code | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of 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://loinc.org | |
| code | 1..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 80356-9 | |
| subject | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Decedent) | Decedent |
| effective[x] | Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | Date/Time when added to death record |
| value[x] | ΣC | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Actual result Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death VS (required) |
| 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:position | Σ | 1..1 | BackboneElement | position |
| 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: position | |
| value[x] | Σ | 1..1 | integer | Position |
| component:eCodeIndicator | Σ | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Entity Axis Cause of Death order |
| 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: eCodeIndicator | |
| value[x] | Σ | 1..1 | boolean | eCodeIndicator |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet / Code |
| Observation.status | required | ObservationStatus |
| Observation.code | example | Pattern: LOINC code 80356-9 |
| Observation.value[x] | required | ICD10CausesOfDeathVS |
| Observation.component.code | example | LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC) |
| Observation.component:lineNumber.code | example | Pattern: lineNumber |
| Observation.component:position.code | example | Pattern: position |
| Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.code | example | Pattern: eCodeIndicator |
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation | C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions | ||||
| 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.
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| 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 | Type of 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://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: 80356-9 | |||||
| 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 | 0..1 | Reference(Decedent) | Decedent | ||||
| focus | ΣTU | 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 | dateTime | Date/Time when added to death record | ||||
| issued | Σ | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available | ||||
| performer | Σ | 0..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Who is responsible for the observation | ||||
| value[x] | ΣC | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Actual result Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death VS (required) | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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:position | Σ | 1..1 | BackboneElement | position | ||||
| 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: position | |||||
| 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 | Position | ||||
| 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:eCodeIndicator | Σ | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Entity Axis Cause of Death order | ||||
| 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: eCodeIndicator | |||||
| 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 | boolean | eCodeIndicator | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet / Code | ||||
| Observation.language | preferred | CommonLanguages
| ||||
| Observation.status | required | ObservationStatus | ||||
| Observation.category | preferred | ObservationCategoryCodes | ||||
| Observation.code | example | Pattern: LOINC code 80356-9 | ||||
| Observation.value[x] | required | ICD10CausesOfDeathVS | ||||
| Observation.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReason | ||||
| Observation.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodes | ||||
| Observation.bodySite | example | SNOMEDCTBodyStructures | ||||
| Observation.method | example | ObservationMethods | ||||
| Observation.referenceRange.type | preferred | ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes | ||||
| Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo | example | ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes | ||||
| Observation.component.code | example | LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC) | ||||
| Observation.component.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReason | ||||
| Observation.component.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodes | ||||
| Observation.component:lineNumber.code | example | Pattern: lineNumber | ||||
| Observation.component:lineNumber.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReason | ||||
| Observation.component:lineNumber.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodes | ||||
| Observation.component:position.code | example | Pattern: position | ||||
| Observation.component:position.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReason | ||||
| Observation.component:position.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodes | ||||
| Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.code | example | Pattern: eCodeIndicator | ||||
| Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReason | ||||
| Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodes |
This structure is derived from Observation
Summary
Mandatory: 5 elements (1 nested mandatory element)
Structures
This structure refers to these other structures:
Slices
This structure defines the following Slices:
Differential View
This structure is derived from Observation
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation | Observation | |||
| code | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of 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://loinc.org | |
| code | 1..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 80356-9 | |
| subject | 0..1 | Reference(Decedent) | Decedent | |
| effective[x] | 0..1 | dateTime | Date/Time when added to death record | |
| value[x] | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Actual result Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death VS (required) | |
| 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:position | 1..1 | BackboneElement | position | |
| 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: position | |
| value[x] | 1..1 | integer | Position | |
| component:eCodeIndicator | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Entity Axis Cause of Death order | |
| 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: eCodeIndicator | |
| value[x] | 1..1 | boolean | eCodeIndicator | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet |
| Observation.value[x] | required | ICD10CausesOfDeathVS |
Key Elements View
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation | C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions |
| 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. |
| code | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of 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://loinc.org | |
| code | 1..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: 80356-9 | |
| subject | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Decedent) | Decedent |
| effective[x] | Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | Date/Time when added to death record |
| value[x] | ΣC | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Actual result Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death VS (required) |
| 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:position | Σ | 1..1 | BackboneElement | position |
| 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: position | |
| value[x] | Σ | 1..1 | integer | Position |
| component:eCodeIndicator | Σ | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Entity Axis Cause of Death order |
| 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: eCodeIndicator | |
| value[x] | Σ | 1..1 | boolean | eCodeIndicator |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet / Code |
| Observation.status | required | ObservationStatus |
| Observation.code | example | Pattern: LOINC code 80356-9 |
| Observation.value[x] | required | ICD10CausesOfDeathVS |
| Observation.component.code | example | LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC) |
| Observation.component:lineNumber.code | example | Pattern: lineNumber |
| Observation.component:position.code | example | Pattern: position |
| Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.code | example | Pattern: eCodeIndicator |
Snapshot View
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation | C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions | ||||
| 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.
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| 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 | Type of 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://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: 80356-9 | |||||
| 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 | 0..1 | Reference(Decedent) | Decedent | ||||
| focus | ΣTU | 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 | dateTime | Date/Time when added to death record | ||||
| issued | Σ | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available | ||||
| performer | Σ | 0..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Who is responsible for the observation | ||||
| value[x] | ΣC | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Actual result Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death VS (required) | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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:position | Σ | 1..1 | BackboneElement | position | ||||
| 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: position | |||||
| 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 | Position | ||||
| 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:eCodeIndicator | Σ | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Entity Axis Cause of Death order | ||||
| 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: eCodeIndicator | |||||
| 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 | boolean | eCodeIndicator | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet / Code | ||||
| Observation.language | preferred | CommonLanguages
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| Observation.status | required | ObservationStatus | ||||
| Observation.category | preferred | ObservationCategoryCodes | ||||
| Observation.code | example | Pattern: LOINC code 80356-9 | ||||
| Observation.value[x] | required | ICD10CausesOfDeathVS | ||||
| Observation.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReason | ||||
| Observation.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodes | ||||
| Observation.bodySite | example | SNOMEDCTBodyStructures | ||||
| Observation.method | example | ObservationMethods | ||||
| Observation.referenceRange.type | preferred | ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes | ||||
| Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo | example | ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes | ||||
| Observation.component.code | example | LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC) | ||||
| Observation.component.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReason | ||||
| Observation.component.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodes | ||||
| Observation.component:lineNumber.code | example | Pattern: lineNumber | ||||
| Observation.component:lineNumber.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReason | ||||
| Observation.component:lineNumber.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodes | ||||
| Observation.component:position.code | example | Pattern: position | ||||
| Observation.component:position.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReason | ||||
| Observation.component:position.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodes | ||||
| Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.code | example | Pattern: eCodeIndicator | ||||
| Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReason | ||||
| Observation.component:eCodeIndicator.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodes |
This structure is derived from Observation
Summary
Mandatory: 5 elements (1 nested mandatory element)
Structures
This structure refers to these other structures:
Slices
This structure defines the following Slices:
Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron
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