87508-8
SurveysLong-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation (CARE) Data Set (LCDS) - Unplanned Discharge - version 4.00 during assessment period [CMS Assessment]
Definition
This panel should be used for CMS LCDS v4.00 assessments performed since July 1, 2018. The effective date of new versions of this form (e.g. v5.00) have been delayed due to the COVID-19 PHE. For the latest information, please see announcements on https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/LTCH-Quality-Reporting/LTCH-Quality-Reporting-Spotlight-Announcements.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation (CARE) Data Set (LCDS) - Unplanned Discharge - version 4.00
Property
-
Time Aspect
RptPeriod
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
CMS Assessment
Details
Class
PANEL.SURVEY.CMS
Order/Observation
Both
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 87508-8?
LOINC code 87508-8 identifies "Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation (CARE) Data Set (LCDS) - Unplanned Discharge - version 4.00 during assessment period [CMS Assessment]". This panel should be used for CMS LCDS v4.00 assessments performed since July 1, 2018. The effective date of new versions of this form (e.g. v5.00) have been delayed due to the COVID-19 PHE. For the latest information, please see announcements on https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/LTCH-Quality-Reporting/LTCH-Quality-Reporting-Spotlight-Announcements.
What does 87508-8 measure?
This code measures Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation (CARE) Data Set (LCDS) - Unplanned Discharge - version 4.00 in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.SURVEY.CMS 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.