46477-6
SurveysReason for nursing home admission [OASIS]
Definition
Identifies the reason(s) the patient was admitted to a nursing home.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Reason for nursing home admission
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
OASIS
Details
Class
SURVEY.OASIS
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 46477-6?
LOINC code 46477-6 identifies "Reason for nursing home admission [OASIS]". Identifies the reason(s) the patient was admitted to a nursing home.
What does 46477-6 measure?
This code measures Reason for nursing home admission 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.