106838-6
ClinicalCare assessment need score Palliative care
Definition
Reflects estimated probability of admission or death within a specified time period (90 days or 1 year) • Expressed as a percentile, ranging from 0 (lowest risk) to 99 (highest risk) • Indicates how a given Veteran compares with other individuals in terms of likelihood of hospitalization or death
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Care assessment need score
Property
Score
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Palliative care
Details
Class
CLIN.RISK
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Care assessment need score Palliative ca
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 106838-6?
LOINC code 106838-6 identifies "Care assessment need score Palliative care". Reflects estimated probability of admission or death within a specified time period (90 days or 1 year) • Expressed as a percentile, ranging from 0 (lowest risk) to 99 (highest risk) • Indicates how a given Veteran compares with other individuals in terms of likelihood of hospitalization or death
What does 106838-6 measure?
This code measures Care assessment need score in ^Patient. It belongs to the CLIN.RISK 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.