42344-2
ClaimsDischarge diet (narrative)
Definition
Discharge diet is a narrative description of the expectations for diet, including proposals, goals, and order requests for monitoring, tracking, or improving the dietary control of the patient, used in a discharge from a facility such as an emergency department, hospital, or nursing home.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Discharge diet
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nar
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
ATTACH.CLINRPT
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 42344-2?
LOINC code 42344-2 identifies "Discharge diet (narrative)". Discharge diet is a narrative description of the expectations for diet, including proposals, goals, and order requests for monitoring, tracking, or improving the dietary control of the patient, used in a discharge from a facility such as an emergency department, hospital, or nursing home.
What does 42344-2 measure?
This code measures Discharge diet in ^Patient. It belongs to the ATTACH.CLINRPT 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.