AutoICD API

64299-1

Clinical

Legal document

Definition

A generic document type that encompasses a wide range of potential medically-related legal documents. A legal document is a formally executed written document that can be attributed to its author; records and expresses a legally enforceable act, process, or agreement. Examples of medicolegal documents include advance directive, death certificate, various consent forms, etc.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Legal document

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

{Setting}

Scale Type

Doc

Method Type

{Role}

Details

Class

DOC.ONTOLOGY

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Legal document

Related Names

DOC.ONTDocumentFindingFindingsPoint in timeRandom

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 64299-1?

LOINC code 64299-1 identifies "Legal document". A generic document type that encompasses a wide range of potential medically-related legal documents. A legal document is a formally executed written document that can be attributed to its author; records and expresses a legally enforceable act, process, or agreement. Examples of medicolegal documents include advance directive, death certificate, various consent forms, etc.

What does 64299-1 measure?

This code measures Legal document 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.