Vital Records Death Reporting (VRDR) FHIR Implementation Guide
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This page is part of the Vital Records Death Reporting FHIR Implementation Guide (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

Resource Profile: Record Axis Cause Of Death

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/StructureDefinition/vrdr-record-axis-cause-of-death Version: 2.2.0
Active as of 2023-10-17 Computable Name: RecordAxisCauseOfDeath

Record 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 position (1-20).

Usage

Additional information on Record Axis Cause of death can be found in the case of multiple causes of death can be found in this CDC publication . Previously a subset of records classified to ICD-10 CHAPTER XV - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O99) were flagged by the presence of a ‘1’ in the 5th position of the 2nd condition (position = 2). These are instances where a decedent < 45 years of age has been classified as a maternal death using input from the information entered in the DecedentPregnancyStatus, and the 2nd condition represents the cause of death to which the given record would be classified had the causes of death been processed without National Vital Statistics Reports Volume 69, Number 2 January, 2020 (cdc.gov).

In the FHIR encoding, in lieu of using the 5th position of the ICD10 code, a flag has been added to each Record Cause of Death condition that should be set to true in these cases, and should be absent or false elsewhere.

  • insert RequireMetaProfile(Profile: RecordAxisCauseOfDeath)
# Description IJE Name IJE only Field Type Value Set
108 Record-axis codes RAC   Each entry is a 3-tuple (value, component[position], component[WouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy]) codeable ICD10CausesOfDeathVS

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation Observation
... code 1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 80357-7
... subject 1..1Reference(Decedent)Decedent
... effective[x] 0..1dateTimeDate/Time when added to death record
... Slices for component 1..*BackboneElementComponent results
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:position 1..1BackboneElementPosition
..... code 1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: position
..... value[x] 1..1integerActual component result
.... component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy 0..1BackboneElementWould be Underlying Cause of Death Without Pregnancy
..... code 1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy
..... Slices for value[x] 1..1booleanActual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... value[x]:valueBoolean 0..1booleanPosition

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.value[x]requiredICD10CausesOfDeathVS
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 80357-7
... subject Σ1..1Reference(Decedent)Decedent
... effective[x] Σ0..1dateTimeDate/Time when added to death record
... value[x] ΣC1..1CodeableConceptActual result
Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death VS (required)
... Slices for component Σ1..*BackboneElementComponent results
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

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


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: position
..... value[x] Σ1..1integerActual component result
.... component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy Σ0..1BackboneElementWould be Underlying Cause of Death Without Pregnancy
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy
..... Slices for value[x] Σ1..1booleanActual component result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
...... value[x]:valueBoolean Σ0..1booleanPosition

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 80357-7
Observation.value[x]requiredICD10CausesOfDeathVS
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.component:position.codeexamplePattern: position
Observation.component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy.codeexamplePattern: wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

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


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


Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 80357-7
..... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... subject Σ1..1Reference(Decedent)Decedent
... focus ΣTU0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ0..1dateTimeDate/Time when added to death record
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] ΣC1..1CodeableConceptActual result
Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death VS (required)
... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


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

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

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

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


.... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
... Slices for component Σ1..*BackboneElementComponent results
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

..... value[x] Σ0..1Actual component result
...... valueQuantityQuantity
...... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
...... valueStringstring
...... valueBooleanboolean
...... valueIntegerinteger
...... valueRangeRange
...... valueRatioRatio
...... valueSampledDataSampledData
...... valueTimetime
...... valueDateTimedateTime
...... valuePeriodPeriod
..... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


..... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:position Σ1..1BackboneElementPosition
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
....... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: position
....... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
....... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
..... value[x] Σ1..1integerActual component result
..... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


..... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy Σ0..1BackboneElementWould be Underlying Cause of Death Without Pregnancy
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
....... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy
....... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
....... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
..... Slices for value[x] Σ1..1booleanActual component result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
...... value[x]:valueBoolean Σ0..1booleanPosition
..... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


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

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 80357-7
Observation.value[x]requiredICD10CausesOfDeathVS
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.component:position.codeexamplePattern: position
Observation.component:position.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component:position.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy.codeexamplePattern: wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy
Observation.component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes

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:

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

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation Observation
... code 1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 80357-7
... subject 1..1Reference(Decedent)Decedent
... effective[x] 0..1dateTimeDate/Time when added to death record
... Slices for component 1..*BackboneElementComponent results
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:position 1..1BackboneElementPosition
..... code 1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: position
..... value[x] 1..1integerActual component result
.... component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy 0..1BackboneElementWould be Underlying Cause of Death Without Pregnancy
..... code 1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy
..... Slices for value[x] 1..1booleanActual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... value[x]:valueBoolean 0..1booleanPosition

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.value[x]requiredICD10CausesOfDeathVS

Key Elements View

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

.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 80357-7
... subject Σ1..1Reference(Decedent)Decedent
... effective[x] Σ0..1dateTimeDate/Time when added to death record
... value[x] ΣC1..1CodeableConceptActual result
Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death VS (required)
... Slices for component Σ1..*BackboneElementComponent results
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

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


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: position
..... value[x] Σ1..1integerActual component result
.... component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy Σ0..1BackboneElementWould be Underlying Cause of Death Without Pregnancy
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy
..... Slices for value[x] Σ1..1booleanActual component result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
...... value[x]:valueBoolean Σ0..1booleanPosition

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 80357-7
Observation.value[x]requiredICD10CausesOfDeathVS
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.component:position.codeexamplePattern: position
Observation.component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy.codeexamplePattern: wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy

Snapshot View

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

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

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


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


Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 80357-7
..... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... subject Σ1..1Reference(Decedent)Decedent
... focus ΣTU0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ0..1dateTimeDate/Time when added to death record
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] ΣC1..1CodeableConceptActual result
Binding: ICD10 Causes of Death VS (required)
... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


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

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

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

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


.... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
... Slices for component Σ1..*BackboneElementComponent results
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

..... value[x] Σ0..1Actual component result
...... valueQuantityQuantity
...... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
...... valueStringstring
...... valueBooleanboolean
...... valueIntegerinteger
...... valueRangeRange
...... valueRatioRatio
...... valueSampledDataSampledData
...... valueTimetime
...... valueDateTimedateTime
...... valuePeriodPeriod
..... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


..... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:position Σ1..1BackboneElementPosition
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
....... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: position
....... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
....... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
..... value[x] Σ1..1integerActual component result
..... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


..... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy Σ0..1BackboneElementWould be Underlying Cause of Death Without Pregnancy
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
...... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
....... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vrdr/CodeSystem/vrdr-component-cs
....... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
....... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy
....... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
....... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
..... Slices for value[x] Σ1..1booleanActual component result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
...... value[x]:valueBoolean Σ0..1booleanPosition
..... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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


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

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC code 80357-7
Observation.value[x]requiredICD10CausesOfDeathVS
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.component:position.codeexamplePattern: position
Observation.component:position.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component:position.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy.codeexamplePattern: wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy
Observation.component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component:wouldBeUnderlyingCauseOfDeathWithoutPregnancy.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes

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:

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

 

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