100823-4
ClinicalInitial portable medical treatment orders
Definition
The Initial Treatment Orders item in the National POLST Portable Medical Orders form, which specifies the action to take if the patient has a pulse and/or is breathing [https://polst.org].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Initial portable medical treatment orders
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
POLST
Details
Class
CLIN
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Initial POLST orders
Display Name
Initial portable medical treatment orders
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 100823-4?
LOINC code 100823-4 identifies "Initial portable medical treatment orders". The Initial Treatment Orders item in the National POLST Portable Medical Orders form, which specifies the action to take if the patient has a pulse and/or is breathing [https://polst.org].
What does 100823-4 measure?
This code measures Initial portable medical treatment orders in ^Patient. It belongs to the CLIN class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.