AutoICD API

99494-7

Clinical

Diagnosis type

Definition

This concept represent the type of diagnosis (e.g. an admission, autopsy, laboratory, pre/post-op, imaging diagnosis, etc.) and may be used to express the role of the diagnosis. To report the status of the diagnosis (e.g. ongoing, resolved, confirmed, etc.), use Diagnosis status [LOINC: 33999-4].

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Diagnosis type

Property

Type

Time Aspect

Pt

System

^Patient

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

H&P.HX

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Diagnosis type

Related Names

DxH+PH+P.HXNominalP primePoint in timeRandomTyp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 99494-7?

LOINC code 99494-7 identifies "Diagnosis type". This concept represent the type of diagnosis (e.g. an admission, autopsy, laboratory, pre/post-op, imaging diagnosis, etc.) and may be used to express the role of the diagnosis. To report the status of the diagnosis (e.g. ongoing, resolved, confirmed, etc.), use Diagnosis status [LOINC: 33999-4].

What does 99494-7 measure?

This code measures Diagnosis type in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.HX 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.