AutoICD API

46546-8

Surveys

Status of most problematic stasis ulcer [OASIS]

Definition

Identifies the degree of healing present in the most problematic, observable stasis ulcer. The "most problematic" ulcer may be the largest, the most resistant to treatment, one which is infected, etc., depending on the specific situation.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Status of most problematic stasis 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 46546-8?

LOINC code 46546-8 identifies "Status of most problematic stasis ulcer [OASIS]". Identifies the degree of healing present in the most problematic, observable stasis ulcer. The "most problematic" ulcer may be the largest, the most resistant to treatment, one which is infected, etc., depending on the specific situation.

What does 46546-8 measure?

This code measures Status of most problematic stasis 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.