78020-5
SurveysAdmission priority [NHCS]
Definition
The type of admission, which is an indication of how quickly the patient needs clinical intervention or resuscitation. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Priority (Type) of Admission or Visit in the HL7 Implementation Guide for CDA® Release 2: National Health Care Surveys Release 1.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Admission priority
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
NHCS
Details
Class
SURVEY.NHCS
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 78020-5?
LOINC code 78020-5 identifies "Admission priority [NHCS]". The type of admission, which is an indication of how quickly the patient needs clinical intervention or resuscitation. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Priority (Type) of Admission or Visit in the HL7 Implementation Guide for CDA® Release 2: National Health Care Surveys Release 1.
What does 78020-5 measure?
This code measures Admission priority in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.NHCS 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.