74165-2
ClinicalHistory of employment status NIOSH
Definition
Current and historical data related to an individual's employment status. Generally, employment status refers to whether or not a person has a job. In a healthcare setting, employment status may be used to determine appropriate probing questions for occupational exposures and occupational history. For example, someone who is unemployed or has chosen not to work may be prompted to provide information about previous jobs. Employment status is not the same as compensation and sector employment type [LOINC: 85104-8].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
History of employment status
Property
Hx
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
NIOSH
Details
Class
H&P.HX
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Hx employment status NIOSH
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74165-2?
LOINC code 74165-2 identifies "History of employment status NIOSH". Current and historical data related to an individual's employment status. Generally, employment status refers to whether or not a person has a job. In a healthcare setting, employment status may be used to determine appropriate probing questions for occupational exposures and occupational history. For example, someone who is unemployed or has chosen not to work may be prompted to provide information about previous jobs. Employment status is not the same as compensation and sector employment type [LOINC: 85104-8].
What does 74165-2 measure?
This code measures History of employment status in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.HX 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.