46527-8
SurveysPrimary caregiver [OASIS]
Definition
Identifies the person who is "in charge" of providing and coordinating the patient's care. A case manager hired to oversee care, but who does not provide any assistance is not considered the primary caregiver. This person may employ others to provide direct assistance, in which case "paid help" is considered the primary caregiver.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Primary caregiver
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 46527-8?
LOINC code 46527-8 identifies "Primary caregiver [OASIS]". Identifies the person who is "in charge" of providing and coordinating the patient's care. A case manager hired to oversee care, but who does not provide any assistance is not considered the primary caregiver. This person may employ others to provide direct assistance, in which case "paid help" is considered the primary caregiver.
What does 46527-8 measure?
This code measures Primary caregiver 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.