46239-0
ClinicalChief complaint+Reason for visit Narrative
Definition
This term is used to record the patient's chief complaint (the patient's own description) and/or the reason for the patient's visit (the provider's description of the reason for visit). Local policy determines whether the information is divided into two sections or recorded in one section serving both purposes.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Chief complaint+Reason for visit
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nar
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
H&P.HX
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Chief complaint+Reason for visit
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 46239-0?
LOINC code 46239-0 identifies "Chief complaint+Reason for visit Narrative". This term is used to record the patient's chief complaint (the patient's own description) and/or the reason for the patient's visit (the provider's description of the reason for visit). Local policy determines whether the information is divided into two sections or recorded in one section serving both purposes.
What does 46239-0 measure?
This code measures Chief complaint+Reason for visit in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.HX 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.