73762-7
SurveysFinal route and method of delivery [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth]
Definition
Final route and method of delivery as defined by the US Standard Certificate of Live Birth (2003) and US Standard Fetal Death Report (2003). Vaginal/spontaneous is defined as delivery of the entire fetus through the vagina by the natural force of labor with or without manual assistance from the delivery attendant. Vaginal/forceps is defined as delivery of the fetal head through the vagina by the application of obstetrical forceps to the fetal head. Vaginal/vacuum is defined as delivery of the fetal head through the vagina by the application of a vacuum cup or ventouse to the fetal head. Cesarean is defined as extraction of the fetus, placenta, and membranes through an incision in the maternal abdominal and uterine walls.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Final route and method of delivery
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
US standard certificate of live birth
Details
Class
SURVEY.CDC
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 73762-7?
LOINC code 73762-7 identifies "Final route and method of delivery [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth]". Final route and method of delivery as defined by the US Standard Certificate of Live Birth (2003) and US Standard Fetal Death Report (2003). Vaginal/spontaneous is defined as delivery of the entire fetus through the vagina by the natural force of labor with or without manual assistance from the delivery attendant. Vaginal/forceps is defined as delivery of the fetal head through the vagina by the application of obstetrical forceps to the fetal head. Vaginal/vacuum is defined as delivery of the fetal head through the vagina by the application of a vacuum cup or ventouse to the fetal head. Cesarean is defined as extraction of the fetus, placenta, and membranes through an incision in the maternal abdominal and uterine walls.
What does 73762-7 measure?
This code measures Final route and method of delivery 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.