85078-4
ClinicalOccupation industry [Type]
Definition
The type(s) of business (industry) associated with the patient's current occupation(s). According to CDC, "industry" is described as an economic or business sector comprised of businesses or enterprises concerned with the output of a specified category of products or services (e.g., the construction industry or the agriculture industry).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Occupation industry
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
ADMIN.PATIENT.DEMOG
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Occupation industry Type
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 85078-4?
LOINC code 85078-4 identifies "Occupation industry [Type]". The type(s) of business (industry) associated with the patient's current occupation(s). According to CDC, "industry" is described as an economic or business sector comprised of businesses or enterprises concerned with the output of a specified category of products or services (e.g., the construction industry or the agriculture industry).
What does 85078-4 measure?
This code measures Occupation industry in ^Patient. It belongs to the ADMIN.PATIENT.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.