54856-0
SurveysNumber of falls since admission or prior assessment - injury except major [CMS Assessment]
Definition
Number of falls the patient/resident has experienced that resulted in skin tears, abrasions, lacerations, superficial bruises, hematomas and sprains; or any fall-related injury that causes the patient to complain of pain.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Number of falls since admission or prior assessment - injury except major
Property
Num
Time Aspect
RptPeriod
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
CMS Assessment
Details
Class
SURVEY.CMS
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 54856-0?
LOINC code 54856-0 identifies "Number of falls since admission or prior assessment - injury except major [CMS Assessment]". Number of falls the patient/resident has experienced that resulted in skin tears, abrasions, lacerations, superficial bruises, hematomas and sprains; or any fall-related injury that causes the patient to complain of pain.
What does 54856-0 measure?
This code measures Number of falls since admission or prior assessment - injury except major in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.CMS 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.