Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
EpisodeOfCare		0..*	UKCoreEpisodeOfCare	An association of a Patient with an Organization and Healthcare Provider(s) for a period of time that the Organization assumes some level of responsibility
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier(s) relevant for this EpisodeOfCare Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:VisitNumber	SO	0..1	HospitalProviderSpellIdentifier	Use to identify Problem/Condition Episode
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	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. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VN
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
assigner	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456 Example THE BEAUMONT PRACTICE: F83671
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	planned | waitlist | active | onhold | finished | cancelled | entered-in-error Binding: EpisodeOfCareStatus (required): The status of the episode of care.
patient	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient)	The patient who is the focus of this episode of care
period	SΣ	0..1	Period	Interval during responsibility is assumed
careManager	S	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Care manager/care coordinator for the patient
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
EpisodeOfCare.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.status	Base	required	EpisodeOfCareStatus	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
dom-2	error	EpisodeOfCare	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	EpisodeOfCare	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	EpisodeOfCare	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	EpisodeOfCare	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	EpisodeOfCare	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    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
EpisodeOfCare		0..*	UKCoreEpisodeOfCare	An association of a Patient with an Organization and Healthcare Provider(s) for a period of time that the Organization assumes some level of responsibility
Slices for identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier(s) relevant for this EpisodeOfCare Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:VisitNumber	SO	0..1	HospitalProviderSpellIdentifier	Use to identify Problem/Condition Episode
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
EpisodeOfCare		0..*	UKCoreEpisodeOfCare	An association of a Patient with an Organization and Healthcare Provider(s) for a period of time that the Organization assumes some level of responsibility
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 This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier(s) relevant for this EpisodeOfCare Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:VisitNumber	SO	0..1	HospitalProviderSpellIdentifier	Use to identify Problem/Condition Episode
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	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. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VN
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	0..1	uri	uri is defined by supplying organisation. 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	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	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.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456 Example THE BEAUMONT PRACTICE: F83671
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)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	planned | waitlist | active | onhold | finished | cancelled | entered-in-error Binding: EpisodeOfCareStatus (required): The status of the episode of care.
statusHistory		0..*	BackboneElement	Past list of status codes (the current status may be included to cover the start date of the status)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
status		1..1	code	planned | waitlist | active | onhold | finished | cancelled | entered-in-error Binding: EpisodeOfCareStatus (required): The status of the episode of care.
period		1..1	Period	Duration the EpisodeOfCare was in the specified status
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Type/class - e.g. specialist referral, disease management Binding: EpisodeOfCareType (example): The type of the episode of care.
diagnosis	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	The list of diagnosis relevant to this episode of care
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
condition	Σ	1..1	Reference(Condition)	Conditions/problems/diagnoses this episode of care is for
role	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Role that this diagnosis has within the episode of care (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …) Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
patient	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient)	The patient who is the focus of this episode of care
managingOrganization	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that assumes care
period	SΣ	0..1	Period	Interval during responsibility is assumed
referralRequest		0..*	Reference(ServiceRequest)	Originating Referral Request(s)
careManager	S	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Care manager/care coordinator for the patient
team		0..*	Reference(CareTeam)	Other practitioners facilitating this episode of care
account		0..*	Reference(Account)	The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this EpisodeOfCare
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
EpisodeOfCare.language	Base	preferred	Common Languages	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​assigner.type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​assigner.identifier.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.status	Base	required	EpisodeOfCareStatus	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.statusHistory.​status	Base	required	EpisodeOfCareStatus	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.type	Base	example	Episode of care type	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.diagnosis.​role	Base	preferred	DiagnosisRole	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

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

Summary

Must-Support: 3 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Hospital Provider Spell Identifier (https://fhir.virtually.healthcare/StructureDefinition/HospitalProviderSpellIdentifier)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of EpisodeOfCare.identifier

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
EpisodeOfCare		0..*	UKCoreEpisodeOfCare	An association of a Patient with an Organization and Healthcare Provider(s) for a period of time that the Organization assumes some level of responsibility
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier(s) relevant for this EpisodeOfCare Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:VisitNumber	SO	0..1	HospitalProviderSpellIdentifier	Use to identify Problem/Condition Episode
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	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. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VN
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
assigner	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456 Example THE BEAUMONT PRACTICE: F83671
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	planned | waitlist | active | onhold | finished | cancelled | entered-in-error Binding: EpisodeOfCareStatus (required): The status of the episode of care.
patient	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient)	The patient who is the focus of this episode of care
period	SΣ	0..1	Period	Interval during responsibility is assumed
careManager	S	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Care manager/care coordinator for the patient
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
EpisodeOfCare.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.status	Base	required	EpisodeOfCareStatus	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
dom-2	error	EpisodeOfCare	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	EpisodeOfCare	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	EpisodeOfCare	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	EpisodeOfCare	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	EpisodeOfCare	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    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
EpisodeOfCare		0..*	UKCoreEpisodeOfCare	An association of a Patient with an Organization and Healthcare Provider(s) for a period of time that the Organization assumes some level of responsibility
Slices for identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier(s) relevant for this EpisodeOfCare Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:VisitNumber	SO	0..1	HospitalProviderSpellIdentifier	Use to identify Problem/Condition Episode
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
EpisodeOfCare		0..*	UKCoreEpisodeOfCare	An association of a Patient with an Organization and Healthcare Provider(s) for a period of time that the Organization assumes some level of responsibility
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 This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier(s) relevant for this EpisodeOfCare Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:VisitNumber	SO	0..1	HospitalProviderSpellIdentifier	Use to identify Problem/Condition Episode
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	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. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: VN
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	0..1	uri	uri is defined by supplying organisation. 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	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	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.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456 Example THE BEAUMONT PRACTICE: F83671
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)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	planned | waitlist | active | onhold | finished | cancelled | entered-in-error Binding: EpisodeOfCareStatus (required): The status of the episode of care.
statusHistory		0..*	BackboneElement	Past list of status codes (the current status may be included to cover the start date of the status)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
status		1..1	code	planned | waitlist | active | onhold | finished | cancelled | entered-in-error Binding: EpisodeOfCareStatus (required): The status of the episode of care.
period		1..1	Period	Duration the EpisodeOfCare was in the specified status
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Type/class - e.g. specialist referral, disease management Binding: EpisodeOfCareType (example): The type of the episode of care.
diagnosis	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	The list of diagnosis relevant to this episode of care
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
condition	Σ	1..1	Reference(Condition)	Conditions/problems/diagnoses this episode of care is for
role	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Role that this diagnosis has within the episode of care (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …) Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
patient	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient)	The patient who is the focus of this episode of care
managingOrganization	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that assumes care
period	SΣ	0..1	Period	Interval during responsibility is assumed
referralRequest		0..*	Reference(ServiceRequest)	Originating Referral Request(s)
careManager	S	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Care manager/care coordinator for the patient
team		0..*	Reference(CareTeam)	Other practitioners facilitating this episode of care
account		0..*	Reference(Account)	The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this EpisodeOfCare
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
EpisodeOfCare.language	Base	preferred	Common Languages	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​assigner.type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.identifier:VisitNumber.​assigner.identifier.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.status	Base	required	EpisodeOfCareStatus	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.statusHistory.​status	Base	required	EpisodeOfCareStatus	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.type	Base	example	Episode of care type	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
EpisodeOfCare.diagnosis.​role	Base	preferred	DiagnosisRole	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

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

Summary

Must-Support: 3 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Hospital Provider Spell Identifier (https://fhir.virtually.healthcare/StructureDefinition/HospitalProviderSpellIdentifier)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of EpisodeOfCare.identifier