80908-7
SurveysEthnicity [CDC]
Definition
This item is used for reporting ethnicity details for persons of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity based on the categories used for birth and death reporting by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the HL7 Version 2.6 Implementation Guide: Vital Records Death Reporting, Release 1.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Ethnicity
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 80908-7?
LOINC code 80908-7 identifies "Ethnicity [CDC]". This item is used for reporting ethnicity details for persons of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity based on the categories used for birth and death reporting by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the HL7 Version 2.6 Implementation Guide: Vital Records Death Reporting, Release 1.
What does 80908-7 measure?
This code measures Ethnicity 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.