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UsageContext

Base StructureDefinition for UsageContext Type: Specifies clinical/business/etc. metadata that can be used to retrieve, index and/or categorize an artifact. This metadata can either be specific to the applicable population (e.g., age category, DRG) or the specific context of care (e.g., venue, care setting, provider of care).

Complex data type in FHIR R4. Maturity: Not stated.

Elements​

ElementTypeCardinalityDescription
idstring0..1Unique id for inter-element referencing
extensionExtension0..*Additional content defined by implementations
codeCoding1..1Type of context being specified
value[x]CodeableConcept, Quantity, Range, Reference1..1Value that defines the context

Reference​

Official FHIR R4 specification: UsageContext.