Which CCDA data element is typically included in exchanges?

• A. Billing codes
• B. Genetic variants only
• C. Imaging file metadata only
• D. Plan of care

Answer: (D)

In CCDA exchanges, the data element that is typically included is the Plan of care. This section communicates the patient’s ongoing management, including goals, planned interventions, responsible care team, and timelines, so a receiving clinician can understand what needs to happen next and coordinate care across settings. The plan of care directly supports continuity by showing how the patient will be treated and who is accountable for each part of the care. Other items like billing codes, genetic variants, or imaging file metadata aren’t central to the CCDA’s purpose of sharing a clinical summary for care coordination.