74205-6
ClinicalAlcohol use [NTDS]
Definition
Use of alcohol by the patient as defined by the American College of Surgeon's National Trauma Data Standard (NTDS). Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) may be documented at any facility (or setting) treating the patient for a given trauma event. "Trace levels" is defined as any alcohol level below the legal limit, but not zero. "Beyond legal limit" is defined as a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit for the state in which the treating institution is located.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Alcohol use
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
NTDS
Details
Class
TRAUMA
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Alcohol use [NTDS]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74205-6?
LOINC code 74205-6 identifies "Alcohol use [NTDS]". Use of alcohol by the patient as defined by the American College of Surgeon's National Trauma Data Standard (NTDS). Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) may be documented at any facility (or setting) treating the patient for a given trauma event. "Trace levels" is defined as any alcohol level below the legal limit, but not zero. "Beyond legal limit" is defined as a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit for the state in which the treating institution is located.
What does 74205-6 measure?
This code measures Alcohol use in ^Patient. It belongs to the TRAUMA 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.