11640-0
Clinical[#] Births total
Definition
Total number of births including abortions, stillbirths and live births. [Note: Because of multiple gestation this number may be greater than the number of abortions plus parity, the number of times the uterus is emptied of a viable pregnancy.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Births.total
Property
Num
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Reported
Details
Class
OB.US
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Births.total
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 11640-0?
LOINC code 11640-0 identifies "[#] Births total". Total number of births including abortions, stillbirths and live births. [Note: Because of multiple gestation this number may be greater than the number of abortions plus parity, the number of times the uterus is emptied of a viable pregnancy.
What does 11640-0 measure?
This code measures Births.total in ^Patient. It belongs to the OB.US 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.