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A code specifying the types of information being requested.
This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/eligibilityrequest-purpose defines the following codes:
CodeDisplayDefinition
auth-requirements
Coverage auth-requirements
The prior authorization requirements for the listed, or discovered if specified, converages for the categories of service and/or specifed biling codes are requested.
benefits
Coverage benefits
The plan benefits and optionally benefits consumed for the listed, or discovered if specified, converages are requested.
discovery
Coverage Discovery
The insurer is requested to report on any coverages which they are aware of in addition to any specifed.
validation
Coverage Validation
A check that the specified coverages are in-force is requested.
Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:
Level A few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. See Code System for further information.
Source The source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
Code The code (used as the code in the resource instance). If the code is in italics, this indicates that the code is not selectable ('Abstract')
Display The display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
Definition An explanation of the meaning of the concept
Comments Additional notes about how to use the code