46557-5
SurveysCurrent ability - feeding [OASIS]
Definition
Identifies the patient's ability to feed self meals, including the process of eating, chewing and swallowing food. This item excludes evaluation of the preparation of food items. The focus for today's assessment - the "current" column - is on what the patient is able to do today.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Current ability - feeding
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 46557-5?
LOINC code 46557-5 identifies "Current ability - feeding [OASIS]". Identifies the patient's ability to feed self meals, including the process of eating, chewing and swallowing food. This item excludes evaluation of the preparation of food items. The focus for today's assessment - the "current" column - is on what the patient is able to do today.
What does 46557-5 measure?
This code measures Current ability - feeding 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.