AutoICD API

46461-0

Surveys

Emergent care [OASIS]

Definition

Identifies whether the patient received an unscheduled visit to any (emergent) medical services other than home care agency services. Emergent care includes all unscheduled visits. A "prn" agency visit is not considered emergent care.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Emergent care

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

^Patient

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

OASIS

Details

Class

SURVEY.OASIS

Order/Observation

N/A

Related Names

FindingFindingsNominalOutcome and assessment information setPoint in timeRandomSurveySurvey.OASIS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 46461-0?

LOINC code 46461-0 identifies "Emergent care [OASIS]". Identifies whether the patient received an unscheduled visit to any (emergent) medical services other than home care agency services. Emergent care includes all unscheduled visits. A "prn" agency visit is not considered emergent care.

What does 46461-0 measure?

This code measures Emergent care in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.OASIS 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.