77560-1
SurveysDistance required to gather essential resources for a patient encounter [NMMDS]
Definition
The distance in meters (e.g. 60 m) for travel associated with gathering essential resources for a patient/client encounter in a reporting period. Encounters are interactions between providers and a patients 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
Distance required to gather essential resources for a patient encounter
Property
Len
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 77560-1?
LOINC code 77560-1 identifies "Distance required to gather essential resources for a patient encounter [NMMDS]". The distance in meters (e.g. 60 m) for travel associated with gathering essential resources for a patient/client encounter in a reporting period. Encounters are interactions between providers and a patients for the direct provision of health care service(s). Essential resources are information, supplies, equipment and personnel needed for the patient encounter.
What does 77560-1 measure?
This code measures Distance 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.