46570-8
SurveysPrior - management of oral medications [OASIS]
Definition
Identifies the patient's ability to prepare and take oral medications reliably and safely and the type of assistance required to administer the correct dosage at the appropriate times/intervals. The focus is on what the patient is able to do, not on the patient's compliance or willingness. The prior column should describe the patient's ability 14 days prior to the start (or resumption) of care visit.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Prior - management of oral medications
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
OASIS
Details
Class
SURVEY.OASIS
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 46570-8?
LOINC code 46570-8 identifies "Prior - management of oral medications [OASIS]". Identifies the patient's ability to prepare and take oral medications reliably and safely and the type of assistance required to administer the correct dosage at the appropriate times/intervals. The focus is on what the patient is able to do, not on the patient's compliance or willingness. The prior column should describe the patient's ability 14 days prior to the start (or resumption) of care visit.
What does 46570-8 measure?
This code measures Prior - management of oral medications 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.