38221-8
ClinicalPain severity Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale
Definition
The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale is a pain scale that was developed by Donna Wong and Connie Baker. The scale shows a series of faces ranging from a happy face at 0, "No hurt" to a crying face at 10 "Hurts worst". The patient must choose the face that best describes how they are feeling.- Wikipedia
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Pain severity
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Reported.Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale
Details
Class
H&P.HX
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Pain severity Wong-Baker FACES Scale
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 38221-8?
LOINC code 38221-8 identifies "Pain severity Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale". The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale is a pain scale that was developed by Donna Wong and Connie Baker. The scale shows a series of faces ranging from a happy face at 0, "No hurt" to a crying face at 10 "Hurts worst". The patient must choose the face that best describes how they are feeling.- Wikipedia
What does 38221-8 measure?
This code measures Pain severity in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.HX 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.