77981-9
SurveysCase outbreak name
Definition
A state-assigned name for an identified outbreak. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Generic Individual Case Notification Message Mapping Guide for HL7 v2 messaging. The guide notes that this is a locally-defined field.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Case outbreak name
Property
ID
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Event
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
SURVEY.CDC
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77981-9?
LOINC code 77981-9 identifies "Case outbreak name". A state-assigned name for an identified outbreak. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Generic Individual Case Notification Message Mapping Guide for HL7 v2 messaging. The guide notes that this is a locally-defined field.
What does 77981-9 measure?
This code measures Case outbreak name in ^Event. It belongs to the SURVEY.CDC 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.