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Resource Profile: CH ORF Coverage

Profile to specify how the coverage is represented. This provides an organization or the individual, which will pay for services requested.

Usage:

• Use this Resource Profile: CH ORF Document
• Refer to this Resource Profile: CH ORF ServiceRequest
• Examples for this Resource Profile: Coverage/CoverageMusterfrau, Coverage/CoverageSelfPatient and Coverage/CoverageSelfRelatedPerson

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

• Differential Table
• Key Elements Table
• Snapshot Table
• Statistics/References
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This structure is derived from Coverage

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Coverage		0..*	Coverage	CH ORF Coverage
contained	S	0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for the coverage
type	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Coverage Identifier Type (required)
coding	S	1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system	S	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code	S	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
status	S	1..1	code	active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
type	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Coverage category such as medical or accident Binding: Coverage Type (required)
beneficiary	S	1..1	Reference(CH Core Patient)	Plan beneficiary
payor	S	1..*	Reference(CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | RelatedPerson)	Issuer of the policy
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Coverage.identifier.type	required	ChOrfCoverageIdentifierType (a valid code from Coverage Identifier Type)
Coverage.type	required	ChOrfCoverageType (a valid code from Coverage Type)

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Coverage		0..*	Coverage	CH ORF Coverage
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
contained	S	0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for the coverage
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Coverage Identifier Type (required)
coding	SΣ	1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code	SΣ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error Binding: FinancialResourceStatusCodes (required): A code specifying the state of the resource instance.
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Coverage category such as medical or accident Binding: Coverage Type (required)
beneficiary	SΣ	1..1	Reference(CH Core Patient)	Plan beneficiary
payor	SΣ	1..*	Reference(CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | RelatedPerson)	Issuer of the policy
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Coverage.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Coverage.identifier.type	required	ChOrfCoverageIdentifierType (a valid code from Coverage Identifier Type)
Coverage.status	required	FinancialResourceStatusCodes
Coverage.type	required	ChOrfCoverageType (a valid code from Coverage Type)

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Coverage	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Coverage	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	Coverage	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	Coverage	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Coverage	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()

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Coverage		0..*	Coverage	CH ORF Coverage
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained	S	0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for the coverage
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	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Coverage Identifier Type (required)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	SΣ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	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	SΣ	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)
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error Binding: FinancialResourceStatusCodes (required): A code specifying the state of the resource instance.
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Coverage category such as medical or accident Binding: Coverage Type (required)
policyHolder	Σ	0..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization)	Owner of the policy
subscriber	Σ	0..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	Subscriber to the policy
subscriberId	Σ	0..1	string	ID assigned to the subscriber
beneficiary	SΣ	1..1	Reference(CH Core Patient)	Plan beneficiary
dependent	Σ	0..1	string	Dependent number
relationship		0..1	CodeableConcept	Beneficiary relationship to the subscriber Binding: SubscriberRelationshipCodes (extensible): The relationship between the Subscriber and the Beneficiary (insured/covered party/patient).
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Coverage start and end dates
payor	SΣ	1..*	Reference(CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | RelatedPerson)	Issuer of the policy
class		0..*	BackboneElement	Additional coverage classifications
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	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of class such as 'group' or 'plan' Binding: CoverageClassCodes (extensible): The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.
value	Σ	1..1	string	Value associated with the type
name	Σ	0..1	string	Human readable description of the type and value
order	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Relative order of the coverage
network	Σ	0..1	string	Insurer network
costToBeneficiary		0..*	BackboneElement	Patient payments for services/products
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..1	CodeableConcept	Cost category Binding: CoverageCopayTypeCodes (extensible): The types of services to which patient copayments are specified.
value[x]	Σ	1..1		The amount or percentage due from the beneficiary
valueQuantity			Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
valueMoney			Money
exception		0..*	BackboneElement	Exceptions for patient payments
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	1..1	CodeableConcept	Exception category Binding: ExampleCoverageFinancialExceptionCodes (example): The types of exceptions from the part or full value of financial obligations such as copays.
period	Σ	0..1	Period	The effective period of the exception
subrogation		0..1	boolean	Reimbursement to insurer
contract		0..*	Reference(Contract)	Contract details
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Coverage.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Coverage.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Coverage.identifier.type	required	ChOrfCoverageIdentifierType (a valid code from Coverage Identifier Type)
Coverage.status	required	FinancialResourceStatusCodes
Coverage.type	required	ChOrfCoverageType (a valid code from Coverage Type)
Coverage.relationship	extensible	SubscriberRelationshipCodes
Coverage.class.type	extensible	CoverageClassCodes
Coverage.costToBeneficiary.type	extensible	CoverageCopayTypeCodes
Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.type	example	ExampleCoverageFinancialExceptionCodes

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Coverage	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Coverage	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	Coverage	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	Coverage	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Coverage	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 Coverage

Summary

Mandatory: 0 element (5 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 12 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• CH Core Patient (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-patient)
• CH Core Organization (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-organization)

Differential View

This structure is derived from Coverage

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Coverage		0..*	Coverage	CH ORF Coverage
contained	S	0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for the coverage
type	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Coverage Identifier Type (required)
coding	S	1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system	S	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code	S	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
status	S	1..1	code	active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error
type	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Coverage category such as medical or accident Binding: Coverage Type (required)
beneficiary	S	1..1	Reference(CH Core Patient)	Plan beneficiary
payor	S	1..*	Reference(CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | RelatedPerson)	Issuer of the policy
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Coverage.identifier.type	required	ChOrfCoverageIdentifierType (a valid code from Coverage Identifier Type)
Coverage.type	required	ChOrfCoverageType (a valid code from Coverage Type)

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Coverage		0..*	Coverage	CH ORF Coverage
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
contained	S	0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for the coverage
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Coverage Identifier Type (required)
coding	SΣ	1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code	SΣ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error Binding: FinancialResourceStatusCodes (required): A code specifying the state of the resource instance.
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Coverage category such as medical or accident Binding: Coverage Type (required)
beneficiary	SΣ	1..1	Reference(CH Core Patient)	Plan beneficiary
payor	SΣ	1..*	Reference(CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | RelatedPerson)	Issuer of the policy
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Coverage.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Coverage.identifier.type	required	ChOrfCoverageIdentifierType (a valid code from Coverage Identifier Type)
Coverage.status	required	FinancialResourceStatusCodes
Coverage.type	required	ChOrfCoverageType (a valid code from Coverage Type)

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Coverage	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Coverage	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	Coverage	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	Coverage	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Coverage	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()

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Coverage		0..*	Coverage	CH ORF Coverage
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained	S	0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for the coverage
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	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Coverage Identifier Type (required)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	SΣ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	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	SΣ	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)
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	active | cancelled | draft | entered-in-error Binding: FinancialResourceStatusCodes (required): A code specifying the state of the resource instance.
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Coverage category such as medical or accident Binding: Coverage Type (required)
policyHolder	Σ	0..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization)	Owner of the policy
subscriber	Σ	0..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	Subscriber to the policy
subscriberId	Σ	0..1	string	ID assigned to the subscriber
beneficiary	SΣ	1..1	Reference(CH Core Patient)	Plan beneficiary
dependent	Σ	0..1	string	Dependent number
relationship		0..1	CodeableConcept	Beneficiary relationship to the subscriber Binding: SubscriberRelationshipCodes (extensible): The relationship between the Subscriber and the Beneficiary (insured/covered party/patient).
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Coverage start and end dates
payor	SΣ	1..*	Reference(CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | RelatedPerson)	Issuer of the policy
class		0..*	BackboneElement	Additional coverage classifications
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	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of class such as 'group' or 'plan' Binding: CoverageClassCodes (extensible): The policy classifications, eg. Group, Plan, Class, etc.
value	Σ	1..1	string	Value associated with the type
name	Σ	0..1	string	Human readable description of the type and value
order	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Relative order of the coverage
network	Σ	0..1	string	Insurer network
costToBeneficiary		0..*	BackboneElement	Patient payments for services/products
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..1	CodeableConcept	Cost category Binding: CoverageCopayTypeCodes (extensible): The types of services to which patient copayments are specified.
value[x]	Σ	1..1		The amount or percentage due from the beneficiary
valueQuantity			Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
valueMoney			Money
exception		0..*	BackboneElement	Exceptions for patient payments
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	1..1	CodeableConcept	Exception category Binding: ExampleCoverageFinancialExceptionCodes (example): The types of exceptions from the part or full value of financial obligations such as copays.
period	Σ	0..1	Period	The effective period of the exception
subrogation		0..1	boolean	Reimbursement to insurer
contract		0..*	Reference(Contract)	Contract details
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Coverage.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Coverage.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Coverage.identifier.type	required	ChOrfCoverageIdentifierType (a valid code from Coverage Identifier Type)
Coverage.status	required	FinancialResourceStatusCodes
Coverage.type	required	ChOrfCoverageType (a valid code from Coverage Type)
Coverage.relationship	extensible	SubscriberRelationshipCodes
Coverage.class.type	extensible	CoverageClassCodes
Coverage.costToBeneficiary.type	extensible	CoverageCopayTypeCodes
Coverage.costToBeneficiary.exception.type	example	ExampleCoverageFinancialExceptionCodes

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Coverage	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Coverage	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	Coverage	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	Coverage	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Coverage	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 Coverage

Summary

Mandatory: 0 element (5 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 12 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• CH Core Patient (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-patient)
• CH Core Organization (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-organization)

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron