69490-1
ClinicalEthnicity OMB.1997
Definition
This term is used for reporting the ethnicity based on classifications provided by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Revisions to the Standards for the Classification of Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity (Oct. 30, 1997).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Ethnicity
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
OMB.1997
Details
Class
CLIN
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Ethnicity OMB.1997
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 69490-1?
LOINC code 69490-1 identifies "Ethnicity OMB.1997". This term is used for reporting the ethnicity based on classifications provided by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Revisions to the Standards for the Classification of Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity (Oct. 30, 1997).
What does 69490-1 measure?
This code measures Ethnicity in ^Patient. It belongs to the CLIN 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.