AutoICD API

46477-6

Surveys

Reason 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

FindingFindingsNominalOutcome and assessment information setPoint in timeRandomSurveySurvey.OASIS

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.