106009-4
ClinicalCensus tract medically underserved area [Score] Reporting Period Calculated
Definition
This term is for census reporting the shortage designation for which identifies a census tract experiencing a shortage of health care services. Under the established criteria, an area with an IMU of 62.0 or below qualifies for designation as an MUA. An area can receive an IMU score between 0-100.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Census tract medically underserved area
Property
Score
Time Aspect
RptPeriod
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Calculated
Details
Class
CLIN
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Census med undrsrvd RptPrd Score
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 106009-4?
LOINC code 106009-4 identifies "Census tract medically underserved area [Score] Reporting Period Calculated". This term is for census reporting the shortage designation for which identifies a census tract experiencing a shortage of health care services. Under the established criteria, an area with an IMU of 62.0 or below qualifies for designation as an MUA. An area can receive an IMU score between 0-100.
What does 106009-4 measure?
This code measures Census tract medically underserved area 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.