77551-0
SurveysTotal number of patient encounters in a reporting period [NMMDS]
Definition
Total number of encounters for reporting period. An encounter is an interaction between a nursing staff/provider and a client for the direct provision of health care service(s).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
All patient encounters
Property
Num
Time Aspect
RptPeriod
System
{Nursing unit}
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
NMMDS
Details
Class
SURVEY.NMMDS
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77551-0?
LOINC code 77551-0 identifies "Total number of patient encounters in a reporting period [NMMDS]". Total number of encounters for reporting period. An encounter is an interaction between a nursing staff/provider and a client for the direct provision of health care service(s).
What does 77551-0 measure?
This code measures All patient encounters in {Nursing unit}. 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.