80978-0
SurveysTabulated ethnicity [CDC]
Definition
The answer codes are a subset of concept codes drawn from the PHVS_Ethnicity_CDC Detailed Ethnicity value set, and should be used preferentially for reporting. This term was created for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), and the HL7 Version 2.6 Implementation Guide: Vital Records Death Reporting, Release 1.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Tabulated 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 80978-0?
LOINC code 80978-0 identifies "Tabulated ethnicity [CDC]". The answer codes are a subset of concept codes drawn from the PHVS_Ethnicity_CDC Detailed Ethnicity value set, and should be used preferentially for reporting. This term was created for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), and the HL7 Version 2.6 Implementation Guide: Vital Records Death Reporting, Release 1.
What does 80978-0 measure?
This code measures Tabulated 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.