74497-9
SurveysMedical examiner or coroner was contacted [US Standard Certificate of Death]
Definition
Indicates whether the medical examiner (ME) or coroner was contacted. If "Yes" is checked, completion of the death certificate may be terminated and the case may be referred to the ME or coroner.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Medical examiner or coroner was contacted
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
US standard certificate of death
Details
Class
SURVEY.CDC
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74497-9?
LOINC code 74497-9 identifies "Medical examiner or coroner was contacted [US Standard Certificate of Death]". Indicates whether the medical examiner (ME) or coroner was contacted. If "Yes" is checked, completion of the death certificate may be terminated and the case may be referred to the ME or coroner.
What does 74497-9 measure?
This code measures Medical examiner or coroner was contacted 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.