Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Encounter		0..*	Encounter	An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
meta		0..1	ProcessMeta	Metadata about a resource
contained		0..0
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
claimType		0..1	CodeableConcept	Type of claim determined from the clinical source and not adjudicated claim URL: http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/claim-type
valueCodeableConcept		0..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Binding: Claim Type Value Set (extensible)
insured		0..*	(Complex)	Insurance context for the encounter URL: http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/insured
Slices for identifier		1..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Value Set (extensible)
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
value		1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:Source		0..1	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
use		0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Required Pattern: official
type		1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier 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://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/CodeSystem/identifier-type
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: SSRI
class		1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter Binding: Encounter Class Value Set (extensible)
reasonReference		0..*	Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)	A reference from one resource to another
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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Encounter.extension:claimType.valueCodeableConcept	extensible	ClaimTypeValueSet (a valid code from Payer Claim Type Codes)
Encounter.identifier.type	extensible	IdentifierTypeValueSet
Encounter.class	extensible	EncounterClassValueSet

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Encounter		0..*	Encounter	An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
meta		0..1	ProcessMeta	Metadata about a resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
claimType		0..1	CodeableConcept	Type of claim determined from the clinical source and not adjudicated claim URL: http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/claim-type
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/claim-type"
Slices for value[x]		0..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept		0..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Binding: Claim Type Value Set (extensible)
insured		0..*	(Complex)	Insurance context for the encounter URL: http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/insured
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	Σ	1..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Value Set (extensible)
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:Source	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . Required Pattern: official
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. 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://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/CodeSystem/identifier-type
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: SSRI
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
class	Σ	1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter Binding: Encounter Class Value Set (extensible)
reasonReference	Σ	0..*	Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)	A reference from one resource to another
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code
Encounter.extension:claimType.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	extensible	ClaimTypeValueSet (a valid code from Payer Claim Type Codes)
Encounter.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Encounter.identifier.type	extensible	IdentifierTypeValueSet
Encounter.identifier:Source.use	required	Pattern: official
Encounter.identifier:Source.type	extensible	Pattern: SSRI
Encounter.status	required	EncounterStatus
Encounter.class	extensible	EncounterClassValueSet

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Encounter		0..*	Encounter	An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta		0..1	ProcessMeta	Metadata about a resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
claimType		0..1	CodeableConcept	Type of claim determined from the clinical source and not adjudicated claim URL: http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/claim-type
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/claim-type"
Slices for value[x]		0..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept		0..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Binding: Claim Type Value Set (extensible)
insured		0..*	(Complex)	Insurance context for the encounter URL: http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/insured
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	Σ	1..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier: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 Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Value Set (extensible)
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:Source	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . Required Pattern: official
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	id	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	id	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://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/CodeSystem/identifier-type
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: SSRI
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
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
statusHistory		0..*	BackboneElement	List of past encounter statuses
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
status		1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
period		1..1	Period	The time that the episode was in the specified status
class	Σ	1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter Binding: Encounter Class Value Set (extensible)
classHistory		0..*	BackboneElement	List of past encounter classes
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
class		1..1	Coding	inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency + Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
period		1..1	Period	The time that the episode was in the specified class
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Specific type of encounter Binding: EncounterType (example): The type of encounter.
serviceType	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Specific type of service Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
priority		0..1	CodeableConcept	Indicates the urgency of the encounter Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
subject	Σ	0..1	Reference(Patient | Group)	The patient or group present at the encounter
episodeOfCare	Σ	0..*	Reference(EpisodeOfCare)	Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
basedOn		0..*	Reference(ServiceRequest)	The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
participant	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	List of participants involved in the encounter
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
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Role of participant in encounter Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
period		0..1	Period	Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
individual	Σ	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)	Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
appointment	Σ	0..*	Reference(Appointment)	The appointment that scheduled this encounter
period		0..1	Period	The start and end time of the encounter
length		0..1	Duration	Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
reasonCode	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Coded reason the encounter takes place Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
reasonReference	Σ	0..*	Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)	A reference from one resource to another
diagnosis	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
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
condition	Σ	1..1	Reference(Condition | Procedure)	The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
use		0..1	CodeableConcept	Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …) Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
rank		0..1	positiveInt	Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
account		0..*	Reference(Account)	The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
hospitalization		0..1	BackboneElement	Details about the admission to a healthcare service
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
preAdmissionIdentifier		0..1	Identifier	Pre-admission identifier
origin		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
admitSource		0..1	CodeableConcept	From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer) Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
reAdmission		0..1	CodeableConcept	The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.
dietPreference		0..*	CodeableConcept	Diet preferences reported by the patient Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
specialCourtesy		0..*	CodeableConcept	Special courtesies (VIP, board member) Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.
specialArrangement		0..*	CodeableConcept	Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc. Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.
destination		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
dischargeDisposition		0..1	CodeableConcept	Category or kind of location after discharge Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.
location		0..*	BackboneElement	List of locations where the patient has been
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
location		1..1	Reference(Location)	Location the encounter takes place
status		0..1	code	planned | active | reserved | completed Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.
physicalType		0..1	CodeableConcept	The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.) Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.
period		0..1	Period	Time period during which the patient was present at the location
serviceProvider		0..1	Reference(Organization)	The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
partOf		0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Another Encounter this encounter is part of
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code
Encounter.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.extension:claimType.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	extensible	ClaimTypeValueSet (a valid code from Payer Claim Type Codes)
Encounter.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Encounter.identifier.type	extensible	IdentifierTypeValueSet
Encounter.identifier:Source.use	required	Pattern: official
Encounter.identifier:Source.type	extensible	Pattern: SSRI
Encounter.status	required	EncounterStatus
Encounter.statusHistory.status	required	EncounterStatus
Encounter.class	extensible	EncounterClassValueSet
Encounter.classHistory.class	extensible	ActEncounterCode
Encounter.type	example	EncounterType
Encounter.serviceType	example	ServiceType
Encounter.priority	example	ActPriority
Encounter.participant.type	extensible	ParticipantType
Encounter.reasonCode	preferred	EncounterReasonCodes
Encounter.diagnosis.use	preferred	DiagnosisRole
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource	preferred	AdmitSource
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission	example	Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference	example	Diet
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesy	preferred	SpecialCourtesy
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangement	preferred	SpecialArrangements
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition	example	DischargeDisposition
Encounter.location.status	required	EncounterLocationStatus
Encounter.location.physicalType	example	LocationType

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements (1 nested mandatory element)
Prohibited: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Process Meta (http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/process-meta)
• Reference With Sequence (http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/reference-with-sequence)

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

• http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/claim-type
• http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/insured

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element Encounter.identifier is sliced based on the value of value:type

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Encounter		0..*	Encounter	An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
meta		0..1	ProcessMeta	Metadata about a resource
contained		0..0
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
claimType		0..1	CodeableConcept	Type of claim determined from the clinical source and not adjudicated claim URL: http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/claim-type
valueCodeableConcept		0..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Binding: Claim Type Value Set (extensible)
insured		0..*	(Complex)	Insurance context for the encounter URL: http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/insured
Slices for identifier		1..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Value Set (extensible)
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
value		1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:Source		0..1	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
use		0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Required Pattern: official
type		1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier 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://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/CodeSystem/identifier-type
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: SSRI
class		1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter Binding: Encounter Class Value Set (extensible)
reasonReference		0..*	Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)	A reference from one resource to another
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Encounter.extension:claimType.valueCodeableConcept	extensible	ClaimTypeValueSet (a valid code from Payer Claim Type Codes)
Encounter.identifier.type	extensible	IdentifierTypeValueSet
Encounter.class	extensible	EncounterClassValueSet

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Encounter		0..*	Encounter	An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
meta		0..1	ProcessMeta	Metadata about a resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
claimType		0..1	CodeableConcept	Type of claim determined from the clinical source and not adjudicated claim URL: http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/claim-type
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/claim-type"
Slices for value[x]		0..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept		0..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Binding: Claim Type Value Set (extensible)
insured		0..*	(Complex)	Insurance context for the encounter URL: http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/insured
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	Σ	1..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Value Set (extensible)
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:Source	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . Required Pattern: official
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. 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://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/CodeSystem/identifier-type
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: SSRI
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
class	Σ	1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter Binding: Encounter Class Value Set (extensible)
reasonReference	Σ	0..*	Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)	A reference from one resource to another
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code
Encounter.extension:claimType.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	extensible	ClaimTypeValueSet (a valid code from Payer Claim Type Codes)
Encounter.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Encounter.identifier.type	extensible	IdentifierTypeValueSet
Encounter.identifier:Source.use	required	Pattern: official
Encounter.identifier:Source.type	extensible	Pattern: SSRI
Encounter.status	required	EncounterStatus
Encounter.class	extensible	EncounterClassValueSet

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Encounter		0..*	Encounter	An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta		0..1	ProcessMeta	Metadata about a resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
claimType		0..1	CodeableConcept	Type of claim determined from the clinical source and not adjudicated claim URL: http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/claim-type
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/claim-type"
Slices for value[x]		0..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept		0..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Binding: Claim Type Value Set (extensible)
insured		0..*	(Complex)	Insurance context for the encounter URL: http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/insured
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	Σ	1..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier: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 Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Value Set (extensible)
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:Source	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . Required Pattern: official
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	id	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	id	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://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/CodeSystem/identifier-type
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: SSRI
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
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
statusHistory		0..*	BackboneElement	List of past encounter statuses
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
status		1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
period		1..1	Period	The time that the episode was in the specified status
class	Σ	1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter Binding: Encounter Class Value Set (extensible)
classHistory		0..*	BackboneElement	List of past encounter classes
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
class		1..1	Coding	inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency + Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
period		1..1	Period	The time that the episode was in the specified class
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Specific type of encounter Binding: EncounterType (example): The type of encounter.
serviceType	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Specific type of service Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
priority		0..1	CodeableConcept	Indicates the urgency of the encounter Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
subject	Σ	0..1	Reference(Patient | Group)	The patient or group present at the encounter
episodeOfCare	Σ	0..*	Reference(EpisodeOfCare)	Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
basedOn		0..*	Reference(ServiceRequest)	The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
participant	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	List of participants involved in the encounter
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
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Role of participant in encounter Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
period		0..1	Period	Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
individual	Σ	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)	Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
appointment	Σ	0..*	Reference(Appointment)	The appointment that scheduled this encounter
period		0..1	Period	The start and end time of the encounter
length		0..1	Duration	Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
reasonCode	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Coded reason the encounter takes place Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
reasonReference	Σ	0..*	Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)	A reference from one resource to another
diagnosis	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
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
condition	Σ	1..1	Reference(Condition | Procedure)	The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
use		0..1	CodeableConcept	Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …) Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
rank		0..1	positiveInt	Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
account		0..*	Reference(Account)	The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
hospitalization		0..1	BackboneElement	Details about the admission to a healthcare service
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
preAdmissionIdentifier		0..1	Identifier	Pre-admission identifier
origin		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
admitSource		0..1	CodeableConcept	From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer) Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
reAdmission		0..1	CodeableConcept	The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.
dietPreference		0..*	CodeableConcept	Diet preferences reported by the patient Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
specialCourtesy		0..*	CodeableConcept	Special courtesies (VIP, board member) Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.
specialArrangement		0..*	CodeableConcept	Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc. Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.
destination		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
dischargeDisposition		0..1	CodeableConcept	Category or kind of location after discharge Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.
location		0..*	BackboneElement	List of locations where the patient has been
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
location		1..1	Reference(Location)	Location the encounter takes place
status		0..1	code	planned | active | reserved | completed Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.
physicalType		0..1	CodeableConcept	The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.) Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.
period		0..1	Period	Time period during which the patient was present at the location
serviceProvider		0..1	Reference(Organization)	The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
partOf		0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Another Encounter this encounter is part of
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code
Encounter.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.extension:claimType.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	extensible	ClaimTypeValueSet (a valid code from Payer Claim Type Codes)
Encounter.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Encounter.identifier.type	extensible	IdentifierTypeValueSet
Encounter.identifier:Source.use	required	Pattern: official
Encounter.identifier:Source.type	extensible	Pattern: SSRI
Encounter.status	required	EncounterStatus
Encounter.statusHistory.status	required	EncounterStatus
Encounter.class	extensible	EncounterClassValueSet
Encounter.classHistory.class	extensible	ActEncounterCode
Encounter.type	example	EncounterType
Encounter.serviceType	example	ServiceType
Encounter.priority	example	ActPriority
Encounter.participant.type	extensible	ParticipantType
Encounter.reasonCode	preferred	EncounterReasonCodes
Encounter.diagnosis.use	preferred	DiagnosisRole
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource	preferred	AdmitSource
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission	example	Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference	example	Diet
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesy	preferred	SpecialCourtesy
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangement	preferred	SpecialArrangements
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition	example	DischargeDisposition
Encounter.location.status	required	EncounterLocationStatus
Encounter.location.physicalType	example	LocationType

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements (1 nested mandatory element)
Prohibited: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Process Meta (http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/process-meta)
• Reference With Sequence (http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/reference-with-sequence)

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

• http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/claim-type
• http://linuxforhealth.org/fhir/cdm/StructureDefinition/insured

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element Encounter.identifier is sliced based on the value of value:type