LOINC Code 52028-8: Hysterectomy consent Document

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 Hysterectomy consent. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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: Both
• Method: Patient

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Hysterectomy consent Document
• Hysterectomy consent
• Hysterectomy consent is a procedure-specific consent often necessary because the procedure will render the patient permanently sterile. The consent may be a hospital form, a physician-designed form or a written statement by the person who secures authorization. It includes the patient's signature and date of signing, which must be on or before the date of surgery. The attachment provides information to support the billing of Hysterectomy claims, including information to support state and federal requirements.
• DOC.ONT; Document; Finding; Findings; Form; Hyst; Point in time; Random

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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