80906-1
SurveysBridged race [CDC]
Definition
Used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) to report race data that has been adjusted in such a way that an individual is assigned a single race code. The adjustment process is used for persons for whom more than one race is reported. In such cases, a single race is assigned by using an algorithm defined by NCHS. The goal is to provide race statistics that are comparable with those used historically in order to facilitate time series analysis.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Bridged race
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
CDC
Details
Class
SURVEY.CDC
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 80906-1?
LOINC code 80906-1 identifies "Bridged race [CDC]". Used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) to report race data that has been adjusted in such a way that an individual is assigned a single race code. The adjustment process is used for persons for whom more than one race is reported. In such cases, a single race is assigned by using an algorithm defined by NCHS. The goal is to provide race statistics that are comparable with those used historically in order to facilitate time series analysis.
What does 80906-1 measure?
This code measures Bridged race 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.