ExternalProcedure (CDA Class) - Clinical Document Architecture v2.0.1-sd-202510-matchbox-patch

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Logical Model: ExternalProcedure (CDA Class)

Official URL:http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ExternalProcedure	Version:2.0.1-sd-202510-matchbox-patch
Active as of 2025-10-29	Computable Name:ExternalProcedure

ExternalProcedure is a derivative of the RIM Procedure class, used for representing external procedures.

Usages:

• Use this Logical Model: Reference (CDA Class)

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

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Resource Content

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