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7.6.5 Resource ExplanationOfBenefit - Detailed Descriptions Resource ExplanationOfBenefit - Detailed Descriptions Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the ExplanationOfBenefit resource.

Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the ExplanationOfBenefit resource.

ExplanationOfBenefit
Definition

This resource provides: the claim details; adjudication details from the processing of a Claim; and optionally account balance information, for informing the subscriber of the benefits provided. This resource provides: the claim details; adjudication details from the processing of a Claim; and optionally account balance information, for informing the subscriber of the benefits provided.

Control 1..1
Alternate Names Alternate Names EOB
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.identifier
Definition

The Response business identifier. The Response Business Identifier.

Note This is a business identifer, not a resource identifier (see This is a business identifer, not a resource identifier (see discussion )
Control 0..*
Type Identifier
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.claim[x]
Definition

The business identifier for the instance: invoice number, claim number, pre-determination or pre-authorization number.

Control 0..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( Claim )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.request ExplanationOfBenefit.claimResponse[x]
Definition

Original request resource reference. The business identifier for the instance: invoice number, claim number, pre-determination or pre-authorization number.

Control 0..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( ClaimResponse )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.subType
Definition

A finer grained suite of claim subtype codes which may convey Inpatient vs Outpatient and/or a specialty service. In the US the BillType.

Control 0..*
Binding Example Claim SubType Codes: A more granulat claim typecode ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
Comments

This may contain the local bill type codes such as the US UB-04 bill type code.

ExplanationOfBenefit.ruleset
Definition

The version of the specification on which this instance relies.

Control 0..1
Binding Ruleset Codes: The static and dynamic model to which contents conform, which may be business version or standard/version. ( Example )
Type Coding
Alternate Names BusinessVersion
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.originalRuleset
Definition

The version of the specification from which the original instance was created.

Control 0..1
Binding Ruleset Codes: The static and dynamic model to which contents conform, which may be business version or standard/version. ( Example )
Type Coding
Alternate Names OriginalBusinessVersion
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.created
Definition

The date when the EOB was created.

Control 0..1
Type dateTime
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.billablePeriod
Definition

The billable period for which charges are being submitted.

Control 0..1
Type Period
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.disposition
Definition

A description of the status of the adjudication.

Control 0..1
Type string
Summary true
Comments

Do we need a disposition code?

ExplanationOfBenefit.provider[x]
Definition

The provider which is responsible for the claim.

Control 0..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( Practitioner )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.organization[x]
Definition

The provider which is responsible for the claim.

Control 0..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( Organization )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.facility[x]
Definition

Facility where the services were provided.

Control 0..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( Location )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.related
Definition

Other claims which are related to this claim such as prior claim versions or for related services.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.related.claim[x]
Definition

Other claims which are related to this claim such as prior claim versions or for related services.

Control 0..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( Claim )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
Comments

Do we need a relationship code?

ExplanationOfBenefit.related.relationship
Definition

For example prior or umbrella.

Control 0..1
Binding Example Related Claim Relationship Codes: Relationship of this claim to a related Claim ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.outcome ExplanationOfBenefit.related.reference
Definition

Transaction status: error, complete. An alternate organizational reference to the case or file to which this particular claim pertains - eg Property/Casualy insurer claim # or Workers Compensation case # .

Control 0..1
Type Identifier
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.prescription[x]
Definition

Prescription to support the dispensing of Pharmacy or Vision products.

Control 0..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( MedicationOrder | VisionPrescription )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Requirements

For type=Pharmacy and Vision only.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.originalPrescription[x]
Definition

Original prescription which has been superceded by this prescription to support the dispensing of pharmacy services, medications or products.

Control 0..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( MedicationOrder )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.payee
Definition

The party to be reimbursed for the services.

Control 0..1
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.payee.type
Definition

Type of Party to be reimbursed: Subscriber, provider, other.

Control 0..1
Binding RemittanceOutcome: The outcome of the processing. Payee Type Codes: A code for the party to be reimbursed. ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.payee.party[x]
Definition

Party to be reimbursed: Subscriber, provider, other.

Control 0..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( Required Practitioner | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.referral[x]
Definition

The referral resource which lists the date, practitioner, reason and other supporting information.

Control 0..1
Type code Identifier | Reference ( ReferralRequest )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.occurrenceCode
Definition

**Insert definition of Occurrence codes.

Control 0..*
Binding Example Occurrance Codes: Occurrence codes ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
Comments

This may contain the local bill type codes such as the US UB-04 bill type code.

ExplanationOfBenefit.disposition ExplanationOfBenefit.occurenceSpanCode
Definition

A description of the status of the adjudication. **Insert definition of Occurrence Span codes.

Control 0..*
Binding Example Occurrance Span Codes: Occurrence Span codes ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
Comments

This may contain the local bill type codes such as the US UB-04 bill type code.

ExplanationOfBenefit.valueCode
Definition

**Insert definition of Value codes.

Control 0..*
Binding Example Value Codes: Value code ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
Comments

This may contain the local bill type codes such as the US UB-04 bill type code.

ExplanationOfBenefit.diagnosis
Definition

Ordered list of patient diagnosis for which care is sought.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.diagnosis.sequence
Definition

Sequence of diagnosis which serves to order and provide a link.

Control 1..1
Type positiveInt
Requirements

Required to maintain order of the diagnoses.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.diagnosis.diagnosis
Definition

The diagnosis.

Control 1..1
Binding ICD-10 Codes: ICD10 Diagnostic codes ( Example )
Type Coding
Requirements

Required to adjudicate services rendered to condition presented.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.procedure
Definition

Ordered list of patient procedures performed to support the adjudication.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.procedure.sequence
Definition

Sequence of procedures which serves to order and provide a link.

Control 1..1
Type positiveInt
Requirements

Required to maintain order of the procudures.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.procedure.date
Definition

Date and optionally time the procedure was performed .

Control 0..1
Type dateTime
Requirements

Required to adjudicate services rendered.

Summary true
Comments

SB DateTime??

ExplanationOfBenefit.procedure.procedure[x]
Definition

The procedure code.

Control 1..1
Binding ICD-10 Procedure Codes: ICD10 Procedure codes ( Example )
Type Coding | Reference ( Procedure )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Requirements

Required to adjudicate services rendered.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.specialCondition
Definition

List of special conditions relating to the setting, treatment or patient for which care is sought which may influence the adjudication.

Control 0..*
Binding Conditions Codes: List of special conditions relating to the setting, treatment or patient for which care is sought which may influence the adjudication. ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.patient[x]
Definition

Patient Resource.

Control 1..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( Patient )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.precedence
Definition

Precedence (primary, secondary, etc.).

Control 0..1
Type positiveInt
Requirements

Health care programs and insurers are significant payors of health service costs.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.coverage
Definition

Financial instrument by which payment information for health care.

Control 1..1
Requirements

Health care programs and insurers are significant payors of health service costs.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.coverage.coverage[x]
Definition

Reference to the program or plan identification, underwriter or payor.

Control 1..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( Coverage )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Requirements

Need to identify the issuer to target for processing and for coordination of benefit processing.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.coverage.preAuthRef
Definition

A list of references from the Insurer to which these services pertain.

Control 0..*
Type string
Requirements

To provide any pre=determination or prior authorization reference.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.ruleset ExplanationOfBenefit.accidentDate
Definition

The version of the style of resource contents. This should be mapped to the allowable profiles for this and supporting resources. Date of an accident which these services are addressing.

Control 0..1
Type date
Requirements

Coverage may be dependant on accidents.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.accidentType
Definition

Type of accident: work, auto, etc.

Control 0..1
Binding Ruleset Codes: The static and dynamic model to which contents conform, which may be business version or standard/version. ActIncidentCode: Type of accident: work place, auto, etc. ( Required )
Type Coding
Requirements

Coverage may be dependant on the type of accident.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.accidentLocation[x]
Definition

Accident Place.

Control 0..1
Type Address | Reference ( Location )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.interventionException
Definition

A list of intervention and exception codes which may influence the adjudication of the claim.

Control 0..*
Binding Intervention Codes: Intervention and exception codes (Pharm) ( Example )
Type Coding
Requirements

Coverage may be modified based on exception information provided.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.onset
Definition

Period, start and last dates of aspects of the Condition or related services.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.originalRuleset ExplanationOfBenefit.onset.time[x]
Definition

The style (standard) and version of the original material which was converted into this resource. The start or start and end dates for the treatable condition.

Control 0..1
Type date | Period
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.onset.type
Definition

Onset typifications eg. Start of pregnancy, start of illnes, etc.

Control 0..1
Binding Ruleset Codes: The static and dynamic model to which contents conform, which may be business version or standard/version. Example Onset Type (Reason) Codes: Condition related start, end and period codes ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.employmentImpacted
Definition

The start and optional end dates of when the patient was precluded from working due to the treatable condition(s).

Control 0..1
Type Period
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.hospitalization
Definition

The start and optional end dates of when the patient was confined to a treatment center.

Control 0..1
Type Period
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item
Definition

First tier of goods and services.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.sequence
Definition

A service line number.

Control 1..1
Type positiveInt
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.type
Definition

The type of product or service.

Control 1..1
Binding ActInvoiceGroupCode: Service, Product, Rx Dispense, Rx Compound etc. ( Required )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.provider[x]
Definition

The practitioner who is responsible for the services rendered to the patient.

Control 0..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( Practitioner )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.supervisor[x]
Definition

The practitioner who is supervising the work of the servicing provider(s).

Control 0..1
Type Identifier | Reference ( Practitioner )
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.providerQualification
Definition

The qualification which is applicable for this service.

Control 0..1
Binding Example Provider Qualification Codes: Provider professional qualifications ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.diagnosisLinkId
Definition

Diagnosis applicable for this service or product line.

Control 0..*
Type positiveInt
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.service
Definition

If a grouping item then 'GROUP' otherwise it is a node therefore a code to indicate the Professional Service or Product supplied.

Control 1..1
Binding USCLS Codes: Allowable service and product codes ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.serviceModifier
Definition

Unusual circumstances which may influence adjudication.

Control 0..*
Binding Example Service Modifier Codes: Factors which may influce adjudication of services ( Example )
Type Coding
Requirements

Knowledge of the original version can inform the processing of this instance so that information which is processable by the originating system may be generated. May impact on adjudication.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.modifier
Definition

Item typification or modifiers codes, eg for Oral whether the treatment is cosmetic or associated with TMJ, or an appliance was lost or stolen.

Control 0..*
Binding Modifier type Codes: Item type or modifiers codes, eg for Oral whether the treatment is cosmetic or associated with TMJ, or an appliance was lost or stolen. ( Example )
Type Coding
Requirements

May impact on adjudication.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.programCode
Definition

For programs which require reson codes for the inclusion, covering, of this billed item under the program or sub-program.

Control 0..*
Binding Example Program Reason Codes: Program specific reason codes ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.created ExplanationOfBenefit.item.serviced[x]
Definition

The The date or dates when the enclosed suite of services were performed or completed.

Control 0..1
Type date when the enclosed suite of services were performed or completed. | Period
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.place
Definition

Where the service was provided.

Control 0..1
Binding Example Service Place Codes: Place where the service is rendered ( Example )
Type dateTime Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.quantity
Definition

The number of repetitions of a service or product.

Control 0..1
Type SimpleQuantity
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.organization ExplanationOfBenefit.item.unitPrice
Definition

The Insurer who produced this adjudicated response. If the item is a node then this is the fee for the product or service, otherwise this is the total of the fees for the children of the group.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.factor
Definition

A real number that represents a multiplier used in determining the overall value of services delivered and/or goods received. The concept of a Factor allows for a discount or surcharge multiplier to be applied to a monetary amount.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Requirements

If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.points
Definition

An amount that expresses the weighting (based on difficulty, cost and/or resource intensiveness) associated with the good or service delivered. The concept of Points allows for assignment of point values for services and/or goods, such that a monetary amount can be assigned to each point.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Requirements

If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.net
Definition

The quantity times the unit price for an addittional service or product or charge. For example, the formula: unit Quantity * unit Price (Cost per Point) * factor Number * points = net Amount. Quantity, factor and points are assumed to be 1 if not supplied.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Requirements

If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.udi
Definition

List of Unique Device Identifiers associated with this line item.

Control 0..*
Type Reference ( Organization Device )
Requirements

The UDI code and issuer if applicable for the supplied product.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.bodySite
Definition

Physical service site on the patient (limb, tooth, etc).

Control 0..1
Binding Oral Site Codes: The code for the teeth, quadrant, sextant and arch ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.requestProvider ExplanationOfBenefit.item.subSite
Definition

The practitioner who is responsible for the services rendered to the patient. A region or surface of the site, eg. limb region or tooth surface(s).

Control 0..*
Binding Surface Codes: The code for the tooth surface and surface combinations ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.noteNumber
Definition

A list of note references to the notes provided below.

Control 0..*
Type positiveInt
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.adjudication
Definition

The adjudications results.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.adjudication.category
Definition

Code indicating: Co-Pay, deductable, elegible, benefit, tax, etc.

Control 1..1
Binding Adjudication Codes: The adjudication codes. ( Extensible )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.adjudication.reason
Definition

Adjudication reason such as limit reached.

Control 0..1
Binding Adjudication Reason Codes: Adjudication reason codes. ( Extensible )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.adjudication.amount
Definition

Monitory amount associated with the code.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.adjudication.value
Definition

A non-monetary value for example a percentage. Mutually exclusive to the amount element above.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail
Definition

Second tier of goods and services.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.sequence
Definition

A service line number.

Control 1..1
Type positiveInt
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.type
Definition

The type of product or service.

Control 1..1
Binding ActInvoiceGroupCode: Service, Product, Rx Dispense, Rx Compound etc. ( Required )
Type Coding
Summary true
Comments

ItemType.

ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.service
Definition

If a grouping item then 'GROUP' otherwise it is a node therefore a code to indicate the Professional Service or Product supplied.

Control 1..1
Binding USCLS Codes: Allowable service and product codes ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.programCode
Definition

For programs which require reson codes for the inclusion, covering, of this billed item under the program or sub-program.

Control 0..*
Binding Example Program Reason Codes: Program specific reason codes ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.quantity
Definition

The number of repetitions of a service or product.

Control 0..1
Type SimpleQuantity
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.unitPrice
Definition

If the item is a node then this is the fee for the product or service, otherwise this is the total of the fees for the children of the group.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Requirements

If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.factor
Definition

A real number that represents a multiplier used in determining the overall value of services delivered and/or goods received. The concept of a Factor allows for a discount or surcharge multiplier to be applied to a monetary amount.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Requirements

If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.points
Definition

An amount that expresses the weighting (based on difficulty, cost and/or resource intensiveness) associated with the good or service delivered. The concept of Points allows for assignment of point values for services and/or goods, such that a monetary amount can be assigned to each point.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Requirements

If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.net
Definition

The quantity times the unit price for an addittional service or product or charge. For example, the formula: unit Quantity * unit Price (Cost per Point) * factor Number * points = net Amount. Quantity, factor and points are assumed to be 1 if not supplied.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Requirements

If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.udi
Definition

List of Unique Device Identifiers associated with this line item.

Control 0..*
Type Reference ( Practitioner Device )
Requirements

The UDI code and issuer if applicable for the supplied product.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.adjudication
Definition

The adjudications results.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.requestOrganization ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.adjudication.category
Definition

The organization which is responsible for the services rendered to the patient. Code indicating: Co-Pay, deductable, elegible, benefit, tax, etc.

Control 1..1
Binding Adjudication Codes: The adjudication codes. ( Extensible )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.adjudication.reason
Definition

Adjudication reason such as limit reached.

Control 0..1
Binding Adjudication Reason Codes: Adjudication reason codes. ( Extensible )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.adjudication.amount
Definition

Monitory amount associated with the code.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.adjudication.value
Definition

A non-monetary value for example a percentage. Mutually exclusive to the amount element above.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail
Definition

Third tier of goods and services.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.sequence
Definition

A service line number.

Control 1..1
Type positiveInt
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.type
Definition

The type of product or service.

Control 1..1
Binding ActInvoiceGroupCode: Service, Product, Rx Dispense, Rx Compound etc. ( Required )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.service
Definition

The fee for an addittional service or product or charge.

Control 1..1
Binding USCLS Codes: Allowable service and product codes ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.programCode
Definition

For programs which require reson codes for the inclusion, covering, of this billed item under the program or sub-program.

Control 0..*
Binding Example Program Reason Codes: Program specific reason codes ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.quantity
Definition

The number of repetitions of a service or product.

Control 0..1
Type SimpleQuantity
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.unitPrice
Definition

The fee for an addittional service or product or charge.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Requirements

If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.factor
Definition

A real number that represents a multiplier used in determining the overall value of services delivered and/or goods received. The concept of a Factor allows for a discount or surcharge multiplier to be applied to a monetary amount.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Requirements

If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.points
Definition

An amount that expresses the weighting (based on difficulty, cost and/or resource intensiveness) associated with the good or service delivered. The concept of Points allows for assignment of point values for services and/or goods, such that a monetary amount can be assigned to each point.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Requirements

If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.net
Definition

The quantity times the unit price for an addittional service or product or charge. For example, the formula: unit Quantity * unit Price (Cost per Point) * factor Number * points = net Amount. Quantity, factor and points are assumed to be 1 if not supplied.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Requirements

If a fee is present the associated product/service code must be present.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.udi
Definition

List of Unique Device Identifiers associated with this line item.

Control 0..*
Type Reference ( Organization Device )
Requirements

The UDI code and issuer if applicable for the supplied product.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.adjudication
Definition

© HL7.org 2011+. FHIR DSTU2 (v1.0.2-7202) generated on Sat, Oct 24, 2015 07:43+1100. Links: Search The adjudications results.

Control | Version History 0..*
Summary | Table of Contents true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.adjudication.category
Definition

Code indicating: Co-Pay, deductable, elegible, benefit, tax, etc.

Control | Compare to DSTU1 1..1
Binding Adjudication Codes: The adjudication codes. ( Extensible )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.adjudication.reason
Definition

Adjudication reason such as limit reached.

Control 0..1
Binding Adjudication Reason Codes: Adjudication reason codes. ( Extensible )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.adjudication.amount
Definition

Monitory amount associated with the code.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.detail.subDetail.adjudication.value
Definition

A non-monetary value for example a percentage. Mutually exclusive to the amount element above.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.prosthesis
Definition

The materials and placement date of prior fixed prosthesis.

Control 0..1
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.prosthesis.initial
Definition

Indicates whether this is the initial placement of a fixed prosthesis.

Control 0..1
Type boolean
Requirements

May impact on adjudication.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.prosthesis.priorDate
Definition

Date of the initial placement.

Control 0..1
Type date
Requirements

May impact on adjudication.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.item.prosthesis.priorMaterial
Definition

Material of the prior denture or bridge prosthesis. (Oral).

Control 0..1
Binding Oral Prostho Material type Codes: Material of the prior denture or bridge prosthesis. (Oral) ( Example )
Type Coding
Requirements

May impact on adjudication.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem
Definition

The first tier service adjudications for payor added services.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.sequenceLinkId
Definition

List of input service items which this service line is intended to replace.

Control 0..*
Type positiveInt
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.service
Definition

A code to indicate the Professional Service or Product supplied.

Control 1..1
Binding USCLS Codes: Allowable service and product codes ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.fee
Definition

The fee charged for the professional service or product..

Control 0..1
Type Money
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.noteNumberLinkId
Definition

A list of note references to the notes provided below.

Control 0..*
Type positiveInt
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.adjudication
Definition

The adjudications results.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.adjudication.category
Definition

Code indicating: Co-Pay, deductable, elegible, benefit, tax, etc.

Control 1..1
Binding Adjudication Codes: The adjudication codes. ( Extensible )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.adjudication.reason
Definition

Adjudication reason such as limit reached.

Control 0..1
Binding Adjudication Reason Codes: Adjudication reason codes. ( Extensible )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.adjudication.amount
Definition

Monitory amount associated with the code.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.adjudication.value
Definition

A non-monetary value for example a percentage. Mutually exclusive to the amount element above.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail
Definition

The second tier service adjudications for payor added services.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.service
Definition

A code to indicate the Professional Service or Product supplied.

Control 1..1
Binding USCLS Codes: Allowable service and product codes ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.fee
Definition

The fee charged for the professional service or product..

Control 0..1
Type Money
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.adjudication
Definition

The adjudications results.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.adjudication.category
Definition

Code indicating: Co-Pay, deductable, elegible, benefit, tax, etc.

Control 1..1
Binding Adjudication Codes: The adjudication codes. ( Extensible )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.adjudication.reason
Definition

Adjudication reason such as limit reached.

Control 0..1
Binding Adjudication Reason Codes: Adjudication reason codes. ( Extensible )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.adjudication.amount
Definition

Monitory amount associated with the code.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.detail.adjudication.value
Definition

A non-monetary value for example a percentage. Mutually exclusive to the amount element above.

Control 0..1
Type decimal
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.missingTeeth
Definition

A list of teeth which would be expected but are not found due to having been previously extracted or for other reasons.

Control 0..*
Requirements

The list of missing teeth may influence the adjudication of services for example with Bridges.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.missingTeeth.tooth
Definition

The code identifying which tooth is missing.

Control 1..1
Binding Teeth Codes: The codes for the teeth, subset of OralSites ( Example )
Type Coding
Requirements

Provides the tooth number of the missing tooth.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.missingTeeth.reason
Definition

Missing reason may be: E-extraction, O-other.

Control 0..1
Binding Missing Tooth Reason Codes: Reason codes for the missing teeth ( Example )
Type Coding
Requirements

Provides the reason for the missing tooth.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.missingTeeth.extractionDate
Definition

The date of the extraction either known from records or patient reported estimate.

Control 0..1
Type date
Requirements

Some services and adjudications require this information.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.totalCost
Definition

The total cost of the services reported.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Requirements

This is a check value that the receiver calculates and returns.

Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.unallocDeductable
Definition

The amount of deductable applied which was not allocated to any particular service line.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.totalBenefit
Definition

Total amount of benefit payable (Equal to sum of the Benefit amounts from all detail lines and additions less the Unallocated Deductable).

Control 0..1
Type Money
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.paymentAdjustment
Definition

Adjustment to the payment of this transaction which is not related to adjudication of this transaction.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.paymentAdjustmentReason
Definition

Reason for the payment adjustment.

Control 0..1
Binding Payment Adjustment Reason Codes: Payment Adjustment reason codes. ( Extensible )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.paymentDate
Definition

Estimated payment data.

Control 0..1
Type date
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.paymentAmount
Definition

Payable less any payment adjustment.

Control 0..1
Type Money
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.paymentRef
Definition

Payment identifer.

Control 0..1
Type Identifier
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.reserved
Definition

Status of funds reservation (For provider, for Patient, None).

Control 0..1
Binding Funds Reservation Codes: For whom funds are to be reserved: (Patient, Provider, None). ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.form
Definition

The form to be used for printing the content.

Control 0..1
Binding Form Codes: The forms codes. ( Required )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.note
Definition

Note text.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.note.number
Definition

An integer associated with each note which may be referred to from each service line item.

Control 0..1
Type positiveInt
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.note.type
Definition

The note purpose: Print/Display.

Control 0..1
Binding NoteType: The presentation types of notes. ( Required )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.note.text
Definition

The note text.

Control 0..1
Type string
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance
Definition

Balance by Benefit Category.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.category
Definition

Dental, Vision, Medical, Pharmacy, Rehab etc.

Control 1..1
Binding Benefit Category Codes: Benefit categories such as: oral, medical, vision etc. ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.subCategory
Definition

Dental: basic, major, ortho; Vision exam, glasses, contacts; etc.

Control 0..1
Binding Benefit SubCategory Codes: Benefit subcategories such as: oral-basic, major, glasses ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.network
Definition

Network designation.

Control 0..1
Binding Network Type Codes: Code to classify in or out of network services ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.unit
Definition

Unit designation: individual or family.

Control 0..1
Binding Unit Type Codes: Unit covered/serviced - individual or family ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.term
Definition

The term or period of the values such as 'maximum lifetime benefit' or 'maximum annual vistis'.

Control 0..1
Binding Benefit Term Codes: Coverage unit - annual, lifetime ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.financial
Definition

Benefits Used to date.

Control 0..*
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.financial.type
Definition

Deductable, visits, benefit amount.

Control 1..1
Binding Benefit Type Codes: Deductable, visits, co-pay, etc. ( Example )
Type Coding
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.financial.benefit[x]
Definition

Benefits allowed.

Control 0..1
Type unsignedInt | Money
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true
ExplanationOfBenefit.benefitBalance.financial.benefitUsed[x]
Definition

Benefits used.

Control 0..1
Type unsignedInt | Propose a change Money
[x] Note See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary true