LOINC Code 52676-4: Telephone-placing call during two day assessment period [CARE]

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 Telephone-placing call during 2D assessment period. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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: DISCOURAGED
• Method: CARE

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Telephone-placing call during two day assessment period [CARE]
• Telephone-placing call during 2D assessment period
• The ability to pick up and place call in patient's customary manner and maintain for 1 minute. Does not include getting to the phone.
• 2 days; 48 hours; CARE Survey; Continuity assessment record and evaluation; Finding; Findings; Ordinal; Patient Telephone; Ql; Qual; Qualitative; Screen; Survey

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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