77549-4
SurveysTime to access a patient [NMMDS]
Definition
The amount of time in minutes (e.g. 20 min) associated with accessing a patient for an encounter. An encounter is an interaction between a provider and a patient for the direct provision of health care service(s).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Time to access a patient
Property
Time
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Provider
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
NMMDS
Details
Class
SURVEY.NMMDS
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77549-4?
LOINC code 77549-4 identifies "Time to access a patient [NMMDS]". The amount of time in minutes (e.g. 20 min) associated with accessing a patient for an encounter. An encounter is an interaction between a provider and a patient for the direct provision of health care service(s).
What does 77549-4 measure?
This code measures Time to access a patient in Provider. It belongs to the SURVEY.NMMDS 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.