56446-8
ClinicalAppointment summary Document
Definition
A document that summarizes all of the currently registered future appointments and some of the past appointments (depending on what is known by the author). The purpose of this document is to inform the patient and other clinicians (therapists, etc) of scheduled visits. Typically a new appointment summary would be created when a new appointment is made or an existing one cancelled.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Appointment summary
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
DOC.MISC
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Appointment summary Doc
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 56446-8?
LOINC code 56446-8 identifies "Appointment summary Document". A document that summarizes all of the currently registered future appointments and some of the past appointments (depending on what is known by the author). The purpose of this document is to inform the patient and other clinicians (therapists, etc) of scheduled visits. Typically a new appointment summary would be created when a new appointment is made or an existing one cancelled.
What does 56446-8 measure?
This code measures Appointment summary in ^Patient. It belongs to the DOC.MISC 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.