84876-2
ClinicalObstruction of Bowel [Presence]
Definition
The presence of bowel obstruction due to tumors or other causes as assessed by the surgeon. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Colorectal Cancer Structured Reporting Protocol (2nd Edition, 2012) developed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Obstruction
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bowel
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Observed
Details
Class
ONCOLOGY
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Obstruction of Bowel Ql
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 84876-2?
LOINC code 84876-2 identifies "Obstruction of Bowel [Presence]". The presence of bowel obstruction due to tumors or other causes as assessed by the surgeon. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Colorectal Cancer Structured Reporting Protocol (2nd Edition, 2012) developed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).
What does 84876-2 measure?
This code measures Obstruction in Bowel. It belongs to the ONCOLOGY 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.