78919-8
ClinicalSensory or speech status
Definition
Sensory or speech status expected values include codes for kinds of sensory or speech impairment measures. For example, a patient might have a visual impairment that could be supported by observations of visual acuity, keratometry, or refraction. Some other examples are coded values for vestibular functions like sense of position, balance, and proprioception, temperature, vibration, and pressure. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the HL7 Implementation Guide for CDA® Release 2: Consolidated-CDA Complete Documentation Templates.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Sensory or speech status
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
HL7.CCDA
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Sens or speech stat
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 78919-8?
LOINC code 78919-8 identifies "Sensory or speech status". Sensory or speech status expected values include codes for kinds of sensory or speech impairment measures. For example, a patient might have a visual impairment that could be supported by observations of visual acuity, keratometry, or refraction. Some other examples are coded values for vestibular functions like sense of position, balance, and proprioception, temperature, vibration, and pressure. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the HL7 Implementation Guide for CDA® Release 2: Consolidated-CDA Complete Documentation Templates.
What does 78919-8 measure?
This code measures Sensory or speech status in ^Patient. It belongs to the HL7.CCDA 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.