77997-5
SurveysLegacy case identifier [CDC.PHIN]
Definition
The legacy case identifier is used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to link current case notifications to case notifications submitted by a previous system (NETSS, STD-MIS, etc.).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Legacy case identifier
Property
ID
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Event
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
CDC.PHIN
Details
Class
SURVEY.CDC
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77997-5?
LOINC code 77997-5 identifies "Legacy case identifier [CDC.PHIN]". The legacy case identifier is used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to link current case notifications to case notifications submitted by a previous system (NETSS, STD-MIS, etc.).
What does 77997-5 measure?
This code measures Legacy case identifier 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.