73569-6
ClinicalRadiation exposure and protection information [Description] Document Diagnostic imaging
Definition
The Radiation Exposure and Protection Information section contains information related to radiation exposure and protection of the patient based on current national legal requirements or standards. The section describes the indication for the treatment/procedure (e.g. fracture of tibia), relevant status of a patient (e.g. pregnancy status), who authorized the radiation treatment, the protection provided, such as lead apron, for a specific body part, and the amount, type and route of radioactive substance administered.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Radiation exposure and protection information
Property
Desc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
Diagnostic imaging
Details
Class
DOC.MISC
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Rad expo+protect info Doc Dx Imaging
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 73569-6?
LOINC code 73569-6 identifies "Radiation exposure and protection information [Description] Document Diagnostic imaging". The Radiation Exposure and Protection Information section contains information related to radiation exposure and protection of the patient based on current national legal requirements or standards. The section describes the indication for the treatment/procedure (e.g. fracture of tibia), relevant status of a patient (e.g. pregnancy status), who authorized the radiation treatment, the protection provided, such as lead apron, for a specific body part, and the amount, type and route of radioactive substance administered.
What does 73569-6 measure?
This code measures Radiation exposure and protection information in ^Patient. It belongs to the DOC.MISC 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.