78025-4
SurveysOutpatient visit discharge disposition [NHCS]
Definition
The location and type of care arranged for the patient at the end of an outpatient visit.This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Outpatient Visit Discharge Disposition observation in the HL7 Implementation Guide for CDA® Release 2: National Health Care Surveys Release 1.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Outpatient visit discharge disposition
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
NHCS
Details
Class
SURVEY.NHCS
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 78025-4?
LOINC code 78025-4 identifies "Outpatient visit discharge disposition [NHCS]". The location and type of care arranged for the patient at the end of an outpatient visit.This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Outpatient Visit Discharge Disposition observation in the HL7 Implementation Guide for CDA® Release 2: National Health Care Surveys Release 1.
What does 78025-4 measure?
This code measures Outpatient visit discharge disposition 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.