DER Reference Model Version 1.0.0
ecqm.dataelement

Breast Milk

Description:
Clinical Focus: This set of values represent the concept of breast milk.
Data Element Scope: The intent of this data element is to identify breast milk. Using the Quality Data Model, this particular element will map to the 'substance' category.
Inclusion Criteria: Include SNOMED CT codes that identify breast milk.
Exclusion Criteria: None
ObjectTypeCode constrained to codes in the Breast Milk valueset (2.16.840.1.113883.3.117.1.7.1.30).
QDM Datatype: Substance

Substance represents a homogeneous material with definite composition that includes allergens, biological materials, chemicals, foods, drugs and materials.19 QDM distinguishes between medications from non-medication substances by separately listing medication datatypes. Substance may or may not have a code or be classified by a code system such RxNorm. Examples of a substance may include environmental agents (e.g., pollen, dust) and food (e.g., vitamins).