51900-9
ClinicalPopulation Summary note
Definition
This is a general summary for population level data. Originally created (but not limited in use) for HAI reporting. An example is the ICU Denominator report containing four Summary Data Observations representing patient days, central line days, urinary catheter days, and ventilator days. Summary data reporting on a population (e.g. all patients in an ICU).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Population summary report
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
{Setting}
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
{Role}
Details
Class
DOC.ONTOLOGY
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Pop summary report
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 51900-9?
LOINC code 51900-9 identifies "Population Summary note". This is a general summary for population level data. Originally created (but not limited in use) for HAI reporting. An example is the ICU Denominator report containing four Summary Data Observations representing patient days, central line days, urinary catheter days, and ventilator days. Summary data reporting on a population (e.g. all patients in an ICU).
What does 51900-9 measure?
This code measures Population summary report in {Setting}. It belongs to the DOC.ONTOLOGY 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.