81890-6
ClinicalPhysical therapy provider post-professional degree
Definition
This term was created for the the American Physical Therapy Association's Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry, which defines the provider's highest level of education as the highest academic degree earned by the provider in the field of physical therapy.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Physical therapy highest level of education
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Provider
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
ADMIN.DEMOG
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
PT Prov highest educ
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 81890-6?
LOINC code 81890-6 identifies "Physical therapy provider post-professional degree". This term was created for the the American Physical Therapy Association's Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry, which defines the provider's highest level of education as the highest academic degree earned by the provider in the field of physical therapy.
What does 81890-6 measure?
This code measures Physical therapy highest level of education in Provider. It belongs to the ADMIN.DEMOG 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.