87516-1
ClinicalLife support was discontinued
Definition
Life support was withdrawn based on a decision to either remove or withhold further life supporting treatment. This decision must be documented in the medical record and is often associated with a discussion with the legal next of kin.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Life support was discontinued
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TRAUMA
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Life support discontinued
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 87516-1?
LOINC code 87516-1 identifies "Life support was discontinued". Life support was withdrawn based on a decision to either remove or withhold further life supporting treatment. This decision must be documented in the medical record and is often associated with a discussion with the legal next of kin.
What does 87516-1 measure?
This code measures Life support was discontinued in ^Patient. It belongs to the TRAUMA 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.