AutoICD API

46550-0

Surveys

Status of most problematic surgical wound [OASIS]

Definition

Identifies the degree of healing visible in the most problematic surgical wound. The "most problematic" wound is the one that may be complicated by the presence of infection; location of wound, large size, difficult management of drainage, or slow healing.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Status of most problematic surgical wound

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 timeQLQualQualitativeRandomScreenSurgSurveySurvey.OASIS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 46550-0?

LOINC code 46550-0 identifies "Status of most problematic surgical wound [OASIS]". Identifies the degree of healing visible in the most problematic surgical wound. The "most problematic" wound is the one that may be complicated by the presence of infection; location of wound, large size, difficult management of drainage, or slow healing.

What does 46550-0 measure?

This code measures Status of most problematic surgical wound 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.