54588-9

LOINC code 54588-9 identifies "Interpreter needed". Patient/resident's need or want an interpreter to communicate with a doctor or health care staff

This code measures Interpreter needed in ^Patient. It belongs to the ADMIN.PATIENT class in the LOINC classification.

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.