76060-3
SurveysInitiating cause or condition of fetal death [US Standard Report of Fetal Death]
Definition
The cause or condition which most likely began the series of events resulting in the death of the fetus. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the HL7 Implementation Guide for CDA Release 2: Birth and Fetal Death Report, to create a standard for the US Standard for Live Birth and US Standard Report of Fetal Death. This particular request relates to question #18 on the US Standard Report of Fetal Death.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Initiating cause or condition of death
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Fetus
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
US standard report of fetal death
Details
Class
SURVEY.CDC
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 76060-3?
LOINC code 76060-3 identifies "Initiating cause or condition of fetal death [US Standard Report of Fetal Death]". The cause or condition which most likely began the series of events resulting in the death of the fetus. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the HL7 Implementation Guide for CDA Release 2: Birth and Fetal Death Report, to create a standard for the US Standard for Live Birth and US Standard Report of Fetal Death. This particular request relates to question #18 on the US Standard Report of Fetal Death.
What does 76060-3 measure?
This code measures Initiating cause or condition of death in ^Fetus. 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.