AutoICD API

72050-8

Surveys

Dialysis access

Definition

Indicates the type of access that was used for dialysis on the dialysis session date reported.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Dialysis access

Property

Type

Time Aspect

Pt

System

^Patient

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

SURVEY.ESRD

Order/Observation

Observation

Related Names

DialyESRDESRD surveyNominalPoint in timeRandomSurveyTyp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 72050-8?

LOINC code 72050-8 identifies "Dialysis access". Indicates the type of access that was used for dialysis on the dialysis session date reported.

What does 72050-8 measure?

This code measures Dialysis access in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.ESRD 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.