haau3 FHIR Implementation Guide (HFIG)
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Resource Profile: haau3 Encounter

Official URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/haau3-encounter Version: 1.0.0
Draft as of 2026-10-14 Computable Name: Haau3Encounter

A visit recorded about a care recipient, delivered exactly as the source system stated it: the visit class carries the source's own vocabulary rather than a translated one, the visit type may state that the value is unknown when the source never gave one, and the practitioners the source recorded on the visit are preserved.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* USCoreEncounterProfile(6.1.0) An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Encounter.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Encounter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier (USCDI) Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
Encounter.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Encounter.identifier.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Encounter.identifier.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Encounter.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code (USCDI) planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Encounter.class This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding (USCDI) Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
Encounter.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Specific type of encounter
Binding: US Core Encounter Type (extensible): Valueset to describe the Encounter Type
Encounter.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(US Core Patient Profile) (USCDI) The patient or group present at the encounter
Encounter.participant This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) List of participants involved in the encounter
Encounter.participant.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.participant.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
Encounter.participant.period This element must be supported. 0..1 Period (USCDI) Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.participant.individual This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile This type must be supported. | US Core PractitionerRole Profile | US Core RelatedPerson Profile) (USCDI) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.period This element must be supported. 0..1 Period (USCDI) The start and end time of the encounter
Encounter.reasonCode This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
Encounter.reasonReference This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(US Core Condition Problems and Health Concerns Profile This type must be supported. | US Core Condition Encounter Diagnosis Profile This type must be supported. | US Core Procedure Profile | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) (USCDI) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.hospitalization This element must be supported. 0..1 BackboneElement (USCDI) Details about the admission to a healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition This element must be supported. 0..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: US Core Discharge Disposition (preferred): National Uniform Billing Committee, manual UB-04, UB form locator 17
Encounter.location This element must be supported. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) List of locations where the patient has been
Encounter.location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.location.location This element must be supported. 1..1 Reference(Location) (USCDI) Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.serviceProvider This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(US Core Organization Profile) (USCDI) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.type Base extensible US Core Encounter Type 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Encounter.participant.​type Base extensible Participant type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Encounter Reason Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​dischargeDisposition Base preferred US Core Discharge Disposition 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from USCoreEncounterProfile

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* USCoreEncounterProfile(6.1.0) An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Encounter.identifier 1..* Identifier (USCDI) Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* USCoreEncounterProfile(6.1.0) An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Encounter.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Encounter.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Encounter.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Encounter.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Encounter.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Encounter.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier (USCDI) Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
Encounter.identifier.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.identifier.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Encounter.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Encounter.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 0..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.
Encounter.identifier.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Encounter.identifier.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Encounter.identifier.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Encounter.identifier.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Encounter.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code (USCDI) planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Encounter.statusHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter statuses
Encounter.statusHistory.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.statusHistory.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.statusHistory.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.statusHistory.status 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Encounter.statusHistory.period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified status
Encounter.class This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding (USCDI) Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
Encounter.classHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
Encounter.classHistory.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.classHistory.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.classHistory.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.classHistory.class 1..1 Coding inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
Encounter.classHistory.period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified class
Encounter.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Specific type of encounter
Binding: US Core Encounter Type (extensible): Valueset to describe the Encounter Type
Encounter.serviceType This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service
Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
Encounter.priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
Encounter.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(US Core Patient Profile) (USCDI) The patient or group present at the encounter
Encounter.episodeOfCare This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(EpisodeOfCare) Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
Encounter.basedOn 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
Encounter.participant This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) List of participants involved in the encounter
Encounter.participant.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.participant.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.participant.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.participant.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
Encounter.participant.period This element must be supported. 0..1 Period (USCDI) Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.participant.individual This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile This type must be supported. | US Core PractitionerRole Profile | US Core RelatedPerson Profile) (USCDI) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.appointment This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Appointment) The appointment that scheduled this encounter
Encounter.period This element must be supported. 0..1 Period (USCDI) The start and end time of the encounter
Encounter.length 0..1 Duration Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
Encounter.reasonCode This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
Encounter.reasonReference This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(US Core Condition Problems and Health Concerns Profile This type must be supported. | US Core Condition Encounter Diagnosis Profile This type must be supported. | US Core Procedure Profile | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) (USCDI) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.diagnosis This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
Encounter.diagnosis.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.diagnosis.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.diagnosis.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.diagnosis.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.diagnosis.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.
Encounter.diagnosis.rank 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
Encounter.account 0..* Reference(Account) The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
Encounter.hospitalization This element must be supported. 0..1 BackboneElement (USCDI) Details about the admission to a healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.hospitalization.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.hospitalization.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.hospitalization.preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1 Identifier Pre-admission identifier
Encounter.hospitalization.origin 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
Encounter.hospitalization.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.
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference 0..* CodeableConcept Diet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesy 0..* CodeableConcept Special courtesies (VIP, board member)
Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangement 0..* CodeableConcept Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.
Encounter.hospitalization.destination 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition This element must be supported. 0..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: US Core Discharge Disposition (preferred): National Uniform Billing Committee, manual UB-04, UB form locator 17
Encounter.location This element must be supported. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) List of locations where the patient has been
Encounter.location.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.location.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.location.location This element must be supported. 1..1 Reference(Location) (USCDI) Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.location.status 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.
Encounter.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.
Encounter.location.period 0..1 Period Time period during which the patient was present at the location
Encounter.serviceProvider This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(US Core Organization Profile) (USCDI) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.statusHistory.​status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.classHistory.​class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.type Base extensible US Core Encounter Type 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Encounter.serviceType Base example Service type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.priority Base example ActPriority 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.participant.​type Base extensible Participant type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Encounter Reason Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.diagnosis.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​admitSource Base preferred Admit source 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​reAdmission Base example hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.hospitalization.​dietPreference Base example Diet 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​specialCourtesy Base preferred Special courtesy 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​specialArrangement Base preferred Special arrangements 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​dischargeDisposition Base preferred US Core Discharge Disposition 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Encounter.location.status Base required EncounterLocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.location.physicalType Base example Location type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from USCoreEncounterProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* USCoreEncounterProfile(6.1.0) An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Encounter.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Encounter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier (USCDI) Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
Encounter.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Encounter.identifier.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Encounter.identifier.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Encounter.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code (USCDI) planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Encounter.class This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding (USCDI) Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
Encounter.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Specific type of encounter
Binding: US Core Encounter Type (extensible): Valueset to describe the Encounter Type
Encounter.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(US Core Patient Profile) (USCDI) The patient or group present at the encounter
Encounter.participant This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) List of participants involved in the encounter
Encounter.participant.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.participant.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
Encounter.participant.period This element must be supported. 0..1 Period (USCDI) Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.participant.individual This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile This type must be supported. | US Core PractitionerRole Profile | US Core RelatedPerson Profile) (USCDI) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.period This element must be supported. 0..1 Period (USCDI) The start and end time of the encounter
Encounter.reasonCode This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
Encounter.reasonReference This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(US Core Condition Problems and Health Concerns Profile This type must be supported. | US Core Condition Encounter Diagnosis Profile This type must be supported. | US Core Procedure Profile | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) (USCDI) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.hospitalization This element must be supported. 0..1 BackboneElement (USCDI) Details about the admission to a healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition This element must be supported. 0..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: US Core Discharge Disposition (preferred): National Uniform Billing Committee, manual UB-04, UB form locator 17
Encounter.location This element must be supported. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) List of locations where the patient has been
Encounter.location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.location.location This element must be supported. 1..1 Reference(Location) (USCDI) Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.serviceProvider This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(US Core Organization Profile) (USCDI) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.type Base extensible US Core Encounter Type 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Encounter.participant.​type Base extensible Participant type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Encounter Reason Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​dischargeDisposition Base preferred US Core Discharge Disposition 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from USCoreEncounterProfile

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* USCoreEncounterProfile(6.1.0) An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Encounter.identifier 1..* Identifier (USCDI) Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known

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Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* USCoreEncounterProfile(6.1.0) An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Encounter.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Encounter.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Encounter.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Encounter.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Encounter.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Encounter.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier (USCDI) Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
Encounter.identifier.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.identifier.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Encounter.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Encounter.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 0..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.
Encounter.identifier.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Encounter.identifier.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Encounter.identifier.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Encounter.identifier.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Encounter.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code (USCDI) planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Encounter.statusHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter statuses
Encounter.statusHistory.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.statusHistory.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.statusHistory.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.statusHistory.status 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Encounter.statusHistory.period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified status
Encounter.class This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding (USCDI) Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
Encounter.classHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
Encounter.classHistory.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.classHistory.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.classHistory.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.classHistory.class 1..1 Coding inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
Encounter.classHistory.period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified class
Encounter.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Specific type of encounter
Binding: US Core Encounter Type (extensible): Valueset to describe the Encounter Type
Encounter.serviceType This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service
Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
Encounter.priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
Encounter.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(US Core Patient Profile) (USCDI) The patient or group present at the encounter
Encounter.episodeOfCare This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(EpisodeOfCare) Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
Encounter.basedOn 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
Encounter.participant This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) List of participants involved in the encounter
Encounter.participant.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.participant.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.participant.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.participant.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
Encounter.participant.period This element must be supported. 0..1 Period (USCDI) Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.participant.individual This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile This type must be supported. | US Core PractitionerRole Profile | US Core RelatedPerson Profile) (USCDI) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.appointment This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Appointment) The appointment that scheduled this encounter
Encounter.period This element must be supported. 0..1 Period (USCDI) The start and end time of the encounter
Encounter.length 0..1 Duration Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
Encounter.reasonCode This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
Encounter.reasonReference This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(US Core Condition Problems and Health Concerns Profile This type must be supported. | US Core Condition Encounter Diagnosis Profile This type must be supported. | US Core Procedure Profile | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) (USCDI) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.diagnosis This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
Encounter.diagnosis.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.diagnosis.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.diagnosis.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.diagnosis.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.diagnosis.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.
Encounter.diagnosis.rank 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
Encounter.account 0..* Reference(Account) The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
Encounter.hospitalization This element must be supported. 0..1 BackboneElement (USCDI) Details about the admission to a healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.hospitalization.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.hospitalization.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.hospitalization.preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1 Identifier Pre-admission identifier
Encounter.hospitalization.origin 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
Encounter.hospitalization.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.
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference 0..* CodeableConcept Diet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesy 0..* CodeableConcept Special courtesies (VIP, board member)
Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangement 0..* CodeableConcept Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.
Encounter.hospitalization.destination 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition This element must be supported. 0..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: US Core Discharge Disposition (preferred): National Uniform Billing Committee, manual UB-04, UB form locator 17
Encounter.location This element must be supported. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) List of locations where the patient has been
Encounter.location.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.location.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.location.location This element must be supported. 1..1 Reference(Location) (USCDI) Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.location.status 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.
Encounter.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.
Encounter.location.period 0..1 Period Time period during which the patient was present at the location
Encounter.serviceProvider This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(US Core Organization Profile) (USCDI) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.statusHistory.​status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.classHistory.​class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.type Base extensible US Core Encounter Type 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Encounter.serviceType Base example Service type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.priority Base example ActPriority 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.participant.​type Base extensible Participant type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Encounter Reason Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.diagnosis.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​admitSource Base preferred Admit source 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​reAdmission Base example hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.hospitalization.​dietPreference Base example Diet 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​specialCourtesy Base preferred Special courtesy 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​specialArrangement Base preferred Special arrangements 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​dischargeDisposition Base preferred US Core Discharge Disposition 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Encounter.location.status Base required EncounterLocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.location.physicalType Base example Location type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from USCoreEncounterProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element

 

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