69440-6
SurveysDisease onset to death interval
Definition
A measure of the time interval between the onset of the disease, injury or complication, and the person's death. The data to be included will vary from statements of time intervals to text statements such as "many months", "days", "unknown". Each death cause interval value is associated with a cause of death observation - Cause of Death - that identifies the condition associated with the time interval. This linkage is implemented through the use of observation sub-id.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Disease onset to death interval
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nar
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
SURVEY.CDC
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 69440-6?
LOINC code 69440-6 identifies "Disease onset to death interval". A measure of the time interval between the onset of the disease, injury or complication, and the person's death. The data to be included will vary from statements of time intervals to text statements such as "many months", "days", "unknown". Each death cause interval value is associated with a cause of death observation - Cause of Death - that identifies the condition associated with the time interval. This linkage is implemented through the use of observation sub-id.
What does 69440-6 measure?
This code measures Disease onset to death interval in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.CDC 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.