76690-7
ClinicalSexual orientation
Definition
This term was created for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2015 Edition Health Information Technology (Health IT) Certification Criteria final rule. [https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/10/16/2015-25597/2015-edition-health-information-technology-health-it-certification-criteria-2015-edition-base]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Sexual orientation
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
Reported
Details
Class
CLIN
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Sexual orientation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 76690-7?
LOINC code 76690-7 identifies "Sexual orientation". This term was created for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2015 Edition Health Information Technology (Health IT) Certification Criteria final rule. [https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/10/16/2015-25597/2015-edition-health-information-technology-health-it-certification-criteria-2015-edition-base]
What does 76690-7 measure?
This code measures Sexual orientation in ^Patient. It belongs to the CLIN 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.