74698-2
SurveysSex [AHRQ]
Definition
The patient's documented sex (gender) on arrival at the hospital. This term was created for the "Patient gender" data element on the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Healthcare Event Reporting Form (HERF), version 1.2. [https://ushik.ahrq.gov/ViewItemDetails?&system=mdr&itemKey=169064000&enableAsynchronousLoading=true]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Sex
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
AHRQ
Details
Class
SURVEY.AHRQ
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74698-2?
LOINC code 74698-2 identifies "Sex [AHRQ]". The patient's documented sex (gender) on arrival at the hospital. This term was created for the "Patient gender" data element on the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Healthcare Event Reporting Form (HERF), version 1.2. [https://ushik.ahrq.gov/ViewItemDetails?&system=mdr&itemKey=169064000&enableAsynchronousLoading=true]
What does 74698-2 measure?
This code measures Sex in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.AHRQ 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.