46264-8
ClinicalHistory of medical device use
Definition
History of medical device (medical equipment) use defines a patient's implanted and external medical devices and equipment that their health status depends on, as well as any pertinent equipment or device history. This term is also used to itemize any pertinent current or historical durable medical equipment (DME) used to help maintain the patient's health status. All pertinent equipment relevant to the diagnosis, care, and treatment of a patient should be included.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
History of medical device use
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
{Setting}
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
{Role}
Details
Class
DOC.MISC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Hx medical device use
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 46264-8?
LOINC code 46264-8 identifies "History of medical device use". History of medical device (medical equipment) use defines a patient's implanted and external medical devices and equipment that their health status depends on, as well as any pertinent equipment or device history. This term is also used to itemize any pertinent current or historical durable medical equipment (DME) used to help maintain the patient's health status. All pertinent equipment relevant to the diagnosis, care, and treatment of a patient should be included.
What does 46264-8 measure?
This code measures History of medical device use in {Setting}. It belongs to the DOC.MISC 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.