46550-0
SurveysStatus 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
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.