AutoICD API

89009-5

Clinical

Encounter location [Type]

Definition

The type of location (work, school, street, etc.) where the encounter with the patient occurred. To report the geographical location (e.g. city, street address) where the encounter occurred with the patient, used [LOINC: 80412-0]. The encounter location may not be a physical location but rather could also be telephone or video.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Encounter location

Property

Type

Time Aspect

Pt

System

^Patient

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

TRAUMA

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Encounter location Type

Related Names

NominalPoint in timeRandomTRAUMATyp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 89009-5?

LOINC code 89009-5 identifies "Encounter location [Type]". The type of location (work, school, street, etc.) where the encounter with the patient occurred. To report the geographical location (e.g. city, street address) where the encounter occurred with the patient, used [LOINC: 80412-0]. The encounter location may not be a physical location but rather could also be telephone or video.

What does 89009-5 measure?

This code measures Encounter location 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.