45493-4
SurveysEpisodes of disorganized speech [Minimum Data Set]
Definition
(e.g., speech is incoherent, nonsensical, irrelevant, or rambling from subject to subject; loses train of thought)
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Episodes of disorganized speech
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
MDS
Details
Class
SURVEY.MDS
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 45493-4?
LOINC code 45493-4 identifies "Episodes of disorganized speech [Minimum Data Set]". (e.g., speech is incoherent, nonsensical, irrelevant, or rambling from subject to subject; loses train of thought)
What does 45493-4 measure?
This code measures Episodes of disorganized speech in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.MDS 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.