77351-5
ClinicalProbability of suspected pulmonary embolism prior to imaging
Definition
Level of suspicion for the presence of pulmonary embolism in emergency room patients, as determined either by objective criteria (such as a Wells score or Geneva score) or clinical assessment, prior to imaging. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) related to emergency room CT pulmonary angiogram utilization.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Probability of suspected pulmonary embolism prior to imaging
Property
Likelihood
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
H&P.HX
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Prob of PE prior to imaging
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77351-5?
LOINC code 77351-5 identifies "Probability of suspected pulmonary embolism prior to imaging". Level of suspicion for the presence of pulmonary embolism in emergency room patients, as determined either by objective criteria (such as a Wells score or Geneva score) or clinical assessment, prior to imaging. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) related to emergency room CT pulmonary angiogram utilization.
What does 77351-5 measure?
This code measures Probability of suspected pulmonary embolism prior to imaging in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.HX 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.