10157-6
ClinicalHistory of family member diseases note
Definition
History of family member diseases is a report of health information, including medical, genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, pertaining to the patient and his or her genetic relatives (living or deceased). The family history information is used to determine possible or relevant health risk factors that may have a potential impact on the patient's healthcare risk profile.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
History of family member diseases note
Property
Hx
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Family member
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
H&P.HX
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Hx of fam member ds note
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 10157-6?
LOINC code 10157-6 identifies "History of family member diseases note". History of family member diseases is a report of health information, including medical, genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, pertaining to the patient and his or her genetic relatives (living or deceased). The family history information is used to determine possible or relevant health risk factors that may have a potential impact on the patient's healthcare risk profile.
What does 10157-6 measure?
This code measures History of family member diseases note in ^Family member. It belongs to the H&P.HX 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.