AutoICD API

59770-8

Clinical

Procedure estimated blood loss Narrative

Definition

Procedure estimated blood loss is the approximate amount of blood that the patient lost during the procedure or surgery. It may be an accurate quantitative amount, e.g., 250 milliliters, or it may be descriptive, e.g., "minimal" or "none".

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Procedure estimated blood loss

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

^Patient

Scale Type

Nar

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

DOC.MISC

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Estimated blood loss

Related Names

Bld lossBlood outputDOC.MISCFindingFindingsMISCNarrativePoint in timeRandomReport

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 59770-8?

LOINC code 59770-8 identifies "Procedure estimated blood loss Narrative". Procedure estimated blood loss is the approximate amount of blood that the patient lost during the procedure or surgery. It may be an accurate quantitative amount, e.g., 250 milliliters, or it may be descriptive, e.g., "minimal" or "none".

What does 59770-8 measure?

This code measures Procedure estimated blood loss 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.