AutoICD API

44953-8

Clinical

Physician follow up NPI [Identifier]

Definition

The NPI (National Provider Identifier) code for the physician currently responsible for the patient's medical care. The NPI equivalent of Physician--Follow-up [2470].

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Physician follow up NPI

Property

ID

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Provider

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

ADMIN.ID

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Physician follow up NPI

Related Names

ADMINFollow-upIdentIdentifierIntradermalNational Provider IdentifierNominalOncologyPoint in timeRandom

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 44953-8?

LOINC code 44953-8 identifies "Physician follow up NPI [Identifier]". The NPI (National Provider Identifier) code for the physician currently responsible for the patient's medical care. The NPI equivalent of Physician--Follow-up [2470].

What does 44953-8 measure?

This code measures Physician follow up NPI in Provider. It belongs to the ADMIN.ID 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.