73766-8
SurveysPlace where birth occurred [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth]
Definition
The type of place where the birth/delivery occurred, including hospital, freestanding birthing center (i.e. no direct physical connection with an operative delivery center), home birth (at a private residence), clinic/doctor's office, or other type of place as indicated on the patient's U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Place where birth occurred
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 73766-8?
LOINC code 73766-8 identifies "Place where birth occurred [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth]". The type of place where the birth/delivery occurred, including hospital, freestanding birthing center (i.e. no direct physical connection with an operative delivery center), home birth (at a private residence), clinic/doctor's office, or other type of place as indicated on the patient's U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth.
What does 73766-8 measure?
This code measures Place where birth occurred 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.