46495-8
SurveysBranch number during assessment period [CMS Assessment] Agency
Definition
Specifies the branch identification code, as assigned by CMS. The identifier consists of 10 digits with the State code as the first two digits, followed by Q (upper case), followed by the last four digits of the current Medicare provider number, and ending with the three-digit CMS-assigned branch number.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Branch number
Property
ID
Time Aspect
RptPeriod
System
Agency
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
CMS Assessment
Details
Class
SURVEY.CMS
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 46495-8?
LOINC code 46495-8 identifies "Branch number during assessment period [CMS Assessment] Agency". Specifies the branch identification code, as assigned by CMS. The identifier consists of 10 digits with the State code as the first two digits, followed by Q (upper case), followed by the last four digits of the current Medicare provider number, and ending with the three-digit CMS-assigned branch number.
What does 46495-8 measure?
This code measures Branch number in Agency. It belongs to the SURVEY.CMS 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.