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NDHM (R4), Published and maintained by NRCeS for NHA.
This version is based on the NDHM Health Data Interchange Specifications 1.0 and updated periodically.

StructureDefinition-Encounter

This profile sets minimum expectations for the Encounter resource to record, search, and fetch basic encounter information for an individual patient. It identifies which core elements, extensions, vocabularies and value sets SHALL be present in the resource when using this profile.

Examples

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, and Snapshots.

The official URL for this profile is: https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Encounter

This profile builds on Encounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... identifier S0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status S1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
... class S1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
... type S0..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
.... coding S0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... system 0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/encounter-type
..... code 1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display 1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
.... text S0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... serviceType S0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
.... coding S0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... system 0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/service-type
..... code 1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display 1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
.... text S0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... priority
.... coding S0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... system 0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActPriority
..... code 1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display 1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
.... text S0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... subject 0..1Reference(Group | Patient)The patient or group present at the encounter
... basedOn 0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
... participant
.... type
..... coding S0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... code 1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display 1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... text S0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
.... individual 0..1Reference(RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment 0..*Reference(Appointment)The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... period S0..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounter
... reasonCode
.... coding S0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... system 0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
..... code 1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display 1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
.... text S0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... reasonReference 0..*Reference(ImmunizationRecommendation | Condition | Procedure | Observation)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis
.... condition 1..1Reference(Condition | Procedure)The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... use 0..1CodeableConceptRole that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: Diagnosis Use (preferred)
..... coding S0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... system 0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
...... code 1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display 1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... text S0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... hospitalization S0..1BackboneElementDetails about the admission to a healthcare service
... serviceProvider 0..1Reference(Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1Reference(Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter I0..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... id Σ0..1stringLogical id of this artifact
... meta ΣI0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!ΣI0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language I0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred)
Max Binding: AllLanguages
... text I0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!I0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣI0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!SΣI1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required)
... statusHistory I0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter statuses
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!ΣI0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... status I1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required)
.... period I1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified status
... class SΣI1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible)
... classHistory I0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter classes
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!ΣI0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... class I1..1Codinginpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible)
.... period I1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified class
... type SΣI0..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
Binding: EncounterType (example)
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣI0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system ΣI0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/encounter-type
..... version ΣI0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code ΣI1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display ΣI1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected ΣI0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text SΣI0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... serviceType SΣI0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
Binding: ServiceType (example)
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣI0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system ΣI0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/service-type
..... version ΣI0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code ΣI1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display ΣI1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected ΣI0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text SΣI0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... priority I0..1CodeableConceptIndicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (example)
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣI0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system ΣI0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActPriority
..... version ΣI0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code ΣI1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display ΣI1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected ΣI0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text SΣI0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... subject ΣI0..1Reference(Group | Patient)The patient or group present at the encounter
... episodeOfCare ΣI0..*Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
... basedOn I0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
... participant ΣI0..*BackboneElementList of participants involved in the encounter
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!ΣI0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type ΣI0..*CodeableConceptRole of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible)
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣI0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system ΣI0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
...... version ΣI0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code ΣI1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display ΣI1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected ΣI0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text SΣI0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
.... period I0..1PeriodPeriod of time during the encounter that the participant participated
.... individual ΣI0..1Reference(RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment ΣI0..*Reference(Appointment)The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... period SI0..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounter
... length I0..1DurationQuantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
... reasonCode ΣI0..*CodeableConceptCoded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred)
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣI0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system ΣI0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
..... version ΣI0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code ΣI1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display ΣI1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected ΣI0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text SΣI0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... reasonReference ΣI0..*Reference(ImmunizationRecommendation | Condition | Procedure | Observation)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis ΣI0..*BackboneElementThe list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!ΣI0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... condition ΣI1..1Reference(Condition | Procedure)The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... use I0..1CodeableConceptRole that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: Diagnosis Use (preferred)
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣI0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system ΣI0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
...... version ΣI0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code ΣI1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display ΣI1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected ΣI0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text SΣI0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
.... rank I0..1positiveIntRanking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
... account I0..*Reference(Account)The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
... hospitalization SI0..1BackboneElementDetails about the admission to a healthcare service
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!ΣI0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... preAdmissionIdentifier I0..1IdentifierPre-admission identifier
.... origin I0..1Reference(Location | Organization)The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource I0..1CodeableConceptFrom where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred)
.... reAdmission I0..1CodeableConceptThe 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)
.... dietPreference I0..*CodeableConceptDiet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (example)
.... specialCourtesy I0..*CodeableConceptSpecial courtesies (VIP, board member)
Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred)
.... specialArrangement I0..*CodeableConceptWheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred)
.... destination I0..1Reference(Location | Organization)Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition I0..1CodeableConceptCategory or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (example)
... location I0..*BackboneElementList of locations where the patient has been
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!ΣI0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location I1..1Reference(Location)Location the encounter takes place
.... status I0..1codeplanned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required)
.... physicalType I0..1CodeableConceptThe physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (example)
.... period I0..1PeriodTime period during which the patient was present at the location
... serviceProvider I0..1Reference(Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf I0..1Reference(Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Differential View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... identifier S0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status S1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
... class S1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
... type S0..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
.... coding S0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... system 0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/encounter-type
..... code 1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display 1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
.... text S0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... serviceType S0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
.... coding S0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... system 0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/service-type
..... code 1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display 1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
.... text S0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... priority
.... coding S0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... system 0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActPriority
..... code 1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display 1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
.... text S0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... subject 0..1Reference(Group | Patient)The patient or group present at the encounter
... basedOn 0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
... participant
.... type
..... coding S0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... code 1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display 1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... text S0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
.... individual 0..1Reference(RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment 0..*Reference(Appointment)The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... period S0..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounter
... reasonCode
.... coding S0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... system 0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
..... code 1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display 1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
.... text S0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... reasonReference 0..*Reference(ImmunizationRecommendation | Condition | Procedure | Observation)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis
.... condition 1..1Reference(Condition | Procedure)The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... use 0..1CodeableConceptRole that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: Diagnosis Use (preferred)
..... coding S0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... system 0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
...... code 1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display 1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... text S0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... hospitalization S0..1BackboneElementDetails about the admission to a healthcare service
... serviceProvider 0..1Reference(Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1Reference(Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter I0..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... id Σ0..1stringLogical id of this artifact
... meta ΣI0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!ΣI0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language I0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred)
Max Binding: AllLanguages
... text I0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!I0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣI0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!SΣI1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required)
... statusHistory I0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter statuses
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!ΣI0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... status I1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required)
.... period I1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified status
... class SΣI1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible)
... classHistory I0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter classes
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!ΣI0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... class I1..1Codinginpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible)
.... period I1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified class
... type SΣI0..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
Binding: EncounterType (example)
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣI0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system ΣI0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/encounter-type
..... version ΣI0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code ΣI1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display ΣI1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected ΣI0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text SΣI0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... serviceType SΣI0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
Binding: ServiceType (example)
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣI0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system ΣI0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/service-type
..... version ΣI0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code ΣI1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display ΣI1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected ΣI0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text SΣI0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... priority I0..1CodeableConceptIndicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (example)
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣI0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system ΣI0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActPriority
..... version ΣI0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code ΣI1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display ΣI1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected ΣI0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text SΣI0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... subject ΣI0..1Reference(Group | Patient)The patient or group present at the encounter
... episodeOfCare ΣI0..*Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
... basedOn I0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
... participant ΣI0..*BackboneElementList of participants involved in the encounter
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!ΣI0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type ΣI0..*CodeableConceptRole of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible)
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣI0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system ΣI0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
...... version ΣI0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code ΣI1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display ΣI1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected ΣI0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text SΣI0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
.... period I0..1PeriodPeriod of time during the encounter that the participant participated
.... individual ΣI0..1Reference(RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment ΣI0..*Reference(Appointment)The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... period SI0..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounter
... length I0..1DurationQuantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
... reasonCode ΣI0..*CodeableConceptCoded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred)
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣI0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system ΣI0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
..... version ΣI0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
..... code ΣI1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display ΣI1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
..... userSelected ΣI0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text SΣI0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... reasonReference ΣI0..*Reference(ImmunizationRecommendation | Condition | Procedure | Observation)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis ΣI0..*BackboneElementThe list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!ΣI0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... condition ΣI1..1Reference(Condition | Procedure)The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... use I0..1CodeableConceptRole that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: Diagnosis Use (preferred)
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣI0..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system ΣI0..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
...... version ΣI0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code ΣI1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display ΣI1..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected ΣI0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text SΣI0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
.... rank I0..1positiveIntRanking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
... account I0..*Reference(Account)The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
... hospitalization SI0..1BackboneElementDetails about the admission to a healthcare service
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!ΣI0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... preAdmissionIdentifier I0..1IdentifierPre-admission identifier
.... origin I0..1Reference(Location | Organization)The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource I0..1CodeableConceptFrom where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred)
.... reAdmission I0..1CodeableConceptThe 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)
.... dietPreference I0..*CodeableConceptDiet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (example)
.... specialCourtesy I0..*CodeableConceptSpecial courtesies (VIP, board member)
Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred)
.... specialArrangement I0..*CodeableConceptWheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred)
.... destination I0..1Reference(Location | Organization)Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition I0..1CodeableConceptCategory or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (example)
... location I0..*BackboneElementList of locations where the patient has been
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension I0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!ΣI0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location I1..1Reference(Location)Location the encounter takes place
.... status I0..1codeplanned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required)
.... physicalType I0..1CodeableConceptThe physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (example)
.... period I0..1PeriodTime period during which the patient was present at the location
... serviceProvider I0..1Reference(Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf I0..1Reference(Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

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