69443-0
SurveysDid tobacco use contribute to death
Definition
A coded indication of whether the person's use of tobacco played a role in causing death. Tobacco use also may contribute to some heart disease and cancers of the head and neck. Tobacco use should also be reported in deaths due to fires started by smoking.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Did tobacco use contribute to death
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
SURVEY.CDC
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 69443-0?
LOINC code 69443-0 identifies "Did tobacco use contribute to death". A coded indication of whether the person's use of tobacco played a role in causing death. Tobacco use also may contribute to some heart disease and cancers of the head and neck. Tobacco use should also be reported in deaths due to fires started by smoking.
What does 69443-0 measure?
This code measures Did tobacco use contribute to death 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.