106011-0
ClinicalInequality index Reporting Period Calculated
Definition
This term reports income inequality, which summarizes the dispersion of income across the entire income distribution. The Gini coefficient ranges from 0, indicating perfect equality (where everyone receives an equal share), to 1, perfect inequality (where only one recipient or group of recipients receives all the income).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Inequality index
Property
Score
Time Aspect
RptPeriod
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Calculated
Details
Class
CLIN
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Inequality index RptPeriod Scre Calc
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 106011-0?
LOINC code 106011-0 identifies "Inequality index Reporting Period Calculated". This term reports income inequality, which summarizes the dispersion of income across the entire income distribution. The Gini coefficient ranges from 0, indicating perfect equality (where everyone receives an equal share), to 1, perfect inequality (where only one recipient or group of recipients receives all the income).
What does 106011-0 measure?
This code measures Inequality index 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.