82610-7
ClinicalObservation unit Note
Definition
A note generated while a patient (usually outpatient) is under observation in an emergency room, intensive care unit (ICU), or other area of the hospital, and often to determine if the patient needs to be admitted as an inpatient.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Note
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Observation unit
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
{Role}
Details
Class
DOC.ONTOLOGY
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Obs Unit Note
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 82610-7?
LOINC code 82610-7 identifies "Observation unit Note". A note generated while a patient (usually outpatient) is under observation in an emergency room, intensive care unit (ICU), or other area of the hospital, and often to determine if the patient needs to be admitted as an inpatient.
What does 82610-7 measure?
This code measures Note in Observation unit. It belongs to the DOC.ONTOLOGY 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.