46536-9
SurveysNumber of pressure injuries - stage 1 Ord [CMS Assessment]
Definition
A stage 1 pressure injury is defined as intact skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area usually over a bony prominence. Darkly pigmented skin may not have a visible blanching; in dark skin tones only it may appear with persistent blue or purple hues.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Number of pressure injuries - stage 1
Property
Num
Time Aspect
RptPeriod
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
CMS Assessment
Details
Class
SURVEY.CMS
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 46536-9?
LOINC code 46536-9 identifies "Number of pressure injuries - stage 1 Ord [CMS Assessment]". A stage 1 pressure injury is defined as intact skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area usually over a bony prominence. Darkly pigmented skin may not have a visible blanching; in dark skin tones only it may appear with persistent blue or purple hues.
What does 46536-9 measure?
This code measures Number of pressure injuries - stage 1 in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.CMS 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.