46496-6
SurveysAgency patient number during assessment period [CMS Assessment]
Definition
Agency-specific patient identifier. This is the identification code the agency assigns to the patient and uses for record keeping purposes for this episode of care.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Agency patient number
Property
ID
Time Aspect
RptPeriod
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
CMS Assessment
Details
Class
SURVEY.CMS
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 46496-6?
LOINC code 46496-6 identifies "Agency patient number during assessment period [CMS Assessment]". Agency-specific patient identifier. This is the identification code the agency assigns to the patient and uses for record keeping purposes for this episode of care.
What does 46496-6 measure?
This code measures Agency patient number in ^Patient. 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.