73756-9
SurveysInfant is being breastfed at discharge [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth]
Definition
Information on whether the infant was being breast-fed during the period between birth and discharge from the hospital. Breastfed refers to the action of breast-feeding or pumping (expressing) milk. It is not the intent to breast-feed or bottle-feed.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Infant is being breastfed at discharge
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
US standard certificate of live birth
Details
Class
SURVEY.CDC
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 73756-9?
LOINC code 73756-9 identifies "Infant is being breastfed at discharge [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth]". Information on whether the infant was being breast-fed during the period between birth and discharge from the hospital. Breastfed refers to the action of breast-feeding or pumping (expressing) milk. It is not the intent to breast-feed or bottle-feed.
What does 73756-9 measure?
This code measures Infant is being breastfed at discharge 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.