81892-2
ClinicalEpisode of care primary diagnosis
Definition
The episode of care primary diagnosis code is the billing code that is listed first on the claim form for the most recent visit in a given episode of care. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the the American Physical Therapy Association's Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry, for which the diagnosis code will almost always be reported using ICD-10-CM.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Episode of care diagnosis.primary
Property
Imp
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CLIN
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
EOC dx.primary
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 81892-2?
LOINC code 81892-2 identifies "Episode of care primary diagnosis". The episode of care primary diagnosis code is the billing code that is listed first on the claim form for the most recent visit in a given episode of care. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the the American Physical Therapy Association's Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry, for which the diagnosis code will almost always be reported using ICD-10-CM.
What does 81892-2 measure?
This code measures Episode of care diagnosis.primary in ^Patient. It belongs to the CLIN 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.