101789-6
ClinicalMalnutrition risk screening
Definition
Validated screening tool for risk malnutrition completed by a nursing professional or registered dietary nutritionist (RDN) in the acute inpatient setting.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Malnutrition risk screening panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
Nutrition and dietetics
Details
Class
PANEL.NUTRITION&DIET
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Malnut scn risk
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 101789-6?
LOINC code 101789-6 identifies "Malnutrition risk screening". Validated screening tool for risk malnutrition completed by a nursing professional or registered dietary nutritionist (RDN) in the acute inpatient setting.
What does 101789-6 measure?
This code measures Malnutrition risk screening panel in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.NUTRITION&DIET 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.