52839-8
SurveysTotal patient population #
Definition
A count of the patient population during the reporting period
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Total patient population
Property
Num
Time Aspect
Pt
System
{Type of nursing unit or service}
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
SURVEY.NMMDS
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
CntCountNumberNursing Management Minimum Data SetPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomSurveySURVEY.NMMDSTotTotl
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 52839-8?
LOINC code 52839-8 identifies "Total patient population #". A count of the patient population during the reporting period
What does 52839-8 measure?
This code measures Total patient population in {Type of nursing unit or service}. It belongs to the SURVEY.NMMDS 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.