78375-3
ClinicalDischarge diagnosis Narrative
Definition
The discharge diagnosis describes the patient's relevant problems or diagnoses that occurred during an encounter (such as a hospital admission or a nursing home stay) or that need to be followed up after such an encounter. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the consolidated CDA Release 2.1 Discharge Diagnosis section.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Discharge diagnosis
Property
Imp
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nar
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
DOC.MISC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Discharge dx
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 78375-3?
LOINC code 78375-3 identifies "Discharge diagnosis Narrative". The discharge diagnosis describes the patient's relevant problems or diagnoses that occurred during an encounter (such as a hospital admission or a nursing home stay) or that need to be followed up after such an encounter. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the consolidated CDA Release 2.1 Discharge Diagnosis section.
What does 78375-3 measure?
This code measures Discharge diagnosis in ^Patient. It belongs to the DOC.MISC 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.