80357-7
SurveysCause of death record axis code [Automated]
Definition
A computer generated set of ICD codes that best describe the person's cause of death (called "record axis codes") that are generated from the system-assigned entity axis codes by: a) eliminating duplicate codes, and b) combining codes into single more comprehensive codes where warranted. This term was created for the CDC HL7 Version 2.5 Implementation Guide: Reporting Death Information from the EHR to Vital Records, R1.2.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Cause of death record axis code
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
Automated
Details
Class
SURVEY.CDC
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 80357-7?
LOINC code 80357-7 identifies "Cause of death record axis code [Automated]". A computer generated set of ICD codes that best describe the person's cause of death (called "record axis codes") that are generated from the system-assigned entity axis codes by: a) eliminating duplicate codes, and b) combining codes into single more comprehensive codes where warranted. This term was created for the CDC HL7 Version 2.5 Implementation Guide: Reporting Death Information from the EHR to Vital Records, R1.2.
What does 80357-7 measure?
This code measures Cause of death record axis code in ^Patient. 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.