LOINC Code 100039-7: Crew disposition for patient care EMS unit

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Crew disposition for patient care. It is commonly used with the system or sample type EMS unit.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Crew disposition for patient care EMS unit
• Crew disposition for patient care
• The unit/crew disposition for an EMS encounter identifying which crew provided primary patient care or whether support services were required.
• Emergency Medical Service(s); Nominal; Point in time; Random; TRAUMA; Typ

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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