AutoICD API

46540-1

Surveys

Unobserved pressure injury [OASIS]

Definition

Identifies the number of pressure ulcers at each stage present at the time of assessment. Definitions of pressure ulcer stages derive from the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Unobserved pressure injury

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

^Patient

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

OASIS

Details

Class

SURVEY.OASIS

Order/Observation

N/A

Related Names

FindingFindingsOrdinalOutcome and assessment information setPoint in timepressure injuryPressure ulcerPressure UlcersQLQualQualitativeRandomScreenSurveySurvey.OASISUlcer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 46540-1?

LOINC code 46540-1 identifies "Unobserved pressure injury [OASIS]". Identifies the number of pressure ulcers at each stage present at the time of assessment. Definitions of pressure ulcer stages derive from the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel.

What does 46540-1 measure?

This code measures Unobserved pressure injury in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.OASIS 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.