77978-5
ClinicalPatient died from illness of interest
Definition
Indicates if the patient died from the reported illness or complications related to the illness.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Patient died from illness of interest
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
H&P.HX
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Pt died from illness
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77978-5?
LOINC code 77978-5 identifies "Patient died from illness of interest". Indicates if the patient died from the reported illness or complications related to the illness.
What does 77978-5 measure?
This code measures Patient died from illness of interest 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.