87240-8
ClinicalMental health Preoperative evaluation and management note
Definition
A pre-operative mental health evaluation note contains information on the mental health assessment of a patient preparing to undergo a procedure. These notes are not about a mental health procedure.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Preoperative evaluation and management note
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
{Setting}
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
Mental health
Details
Class
DOC.ONTOLOGY
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Mental health Pre-op note
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 87240-8?
LOINC code 87240-8 identifies "Mental health Preoperative evaluation and management note". A pre-operative mental health evaluation note contains information on the mental health assessment of a patient preparing to undergo a procedure. These notes are not about a mental health procedure.
What does 87240-8 measure?
This code measures Preoperative evaluation and management note in {Setting}. 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.