74478-9
ClinicalClinical document Type of service from LOINC Document Ontology
Definition
Characterizes the kind of service or activity provided to/for the patient (or other subject of the service) as described in the note. Common subclasses of service would be evaluations, consultations, and summaries. The notion of time sequence, e.g., at the beginning (admission) at the end (discharge) is subsumed in this axis.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Type of service
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Clinical document
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
LOINC Document Ontology
Details
Class
DOC.MISC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Clin Doc TOS LOINC DocOnt
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74478-9?
LOINC code 74478-9 identifies "Clinical document Type of service from LOINC Document Ontology". Characterizes the kind of service or activity provided to/for the patient (or other subject of the service) as described in the note. Common subclasses of service would be evaluations, consultations, and summaries. The notion of time sequence, e.g., at the beginning (admission) at the end (discharge) is subsumed in this axis.
What does 74478-9 measure?
This code measures Type of service in Clinical document. It belongs to the DOC.MISC 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.