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Healthcare Provider Death Events Since Previous Report Period

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

This reporting item records healthcare provider death events since the prior report period. It is not a specimen-based laboratory test.

Quick summary

["This is an outcome-reporting measure, not a test performed on a patient sample."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
95909-8
Short code
Event HCP deaths # since prev RptPeriod
Synonyms
Event HCP deaths # since prev RptPeriod
Category
liver
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Ref low
0.8
Ref high
1.2
Critical range
— – 5 N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
CPT
85610
SNOMED
396252006
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

This item documents death events reported by a healthcare provider since the previous reporting period. It is part of clinical outcomes or quality reporting rather than a laboratory test.

Why might I need this test?

You may see this item in a healthcare quality, utilization, or outcomes report. It may be reviewed to track deaths occurring during a period of care.

How is the test performed?

No patient specimen or laboratory analysis is involved. The information is identified or confirmed from clinical and administrative records and then included in the reporting system.

How do I prepare for the test?

No fasting, medication changes, or other preparation is needed. If you have questions about a reported death event, contact the healthcare organization or reporting program that produced the report.

Reference range

INR: 0.8-1.2 (warfarin: 2.0-3.0)N/A

Specimen: serum

Inform your healthcare provider if you are taking blood thinners. No special preparation required.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

A reported death event represents a serious patient outcome, but this reporting count does not by itself establish the cause of death. Interpretation may require review of the related clinical record and circumstances of care. If you are helping a family member understand the entry, ask the reporting organization for clarification.

Short name

Death Events Since Previous Report Period

Frequently asked questions

Is this a laboratory test?
No. This is a clinical outcomes and reporting item, so there is no blood, urine, or other specimen to provide.
Does this entry mean the test caused a death?
No. The entry records a death event during the reporting period; it does not show that a test or procedure caused the death.
Where can I get more information?
Contact the healthcare organization, clinician, or quality-reporting program that issued the report for details about the event and its documentation.
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    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
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    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy