77557-7
SurveysTime required to gather essential resources for a patient encounter [NMMDS]
Definition
Time associated with gathering essential resources for a patient/client for an encounter. An encounter is an interaction between a provider and a patient for the direct provision of health care service(s). Essential resources are information, supplies, equipment and personnel needed for the patient encounter.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Time required to gather essential resources for a patient encounter
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 77557-7?
LOINC code 77557-7 identifies "Time required to gather essential resources for a patient encounter [NMMDS]". Time associated with gathering essential resources for a patient/client for an encounter. An encounter is an interaction between a provider and a patient for the direct provision of health care service(s). Essential resources are information, supplies, equipment and personnel needed for the patient encounter.
What does 77557-7 measure?
This code measures Time required to gather essential resources for a patient encounter 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.