95715-9
ClinicalPopulation group
Definition
Population groups are based on various characteristics, such as occupation, comorbidities, or age. Examples include public health workers, first respondents, pregnant women, children 3-18 with high-risk conditions, and adults 65 years or older. Population group assignments can be used for different purposes. For example, different population groups may be defined by individual jurisdictions (federal, state, or local) as having priority for receiving a vaccine in response to a public health event.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Population group
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PUBLICHEALTH
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Population group
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 95715-9?
LOINC code 95715-9 identifies "Population group". Population groups are based on various characteristics, such as occupation, comorbidities, or age. Examples include public health workers, first respondents, pregnant women, children 3-18 with high-risk conditions, and adults 65 years or older. Population group assignments can be used for different purposes. For example, different population groups may be defined by individual jurisdictions (federal, state, or local) as having priority for receiving a vaccine in response to a public health event.
What does 95715-9 measure?
This code measures Population group in ^Patient. It belongs to the PUBLICHEALTH 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.