54857-8
SurveysNumber of falls since admission or prior assessment - major injury [CMS Assessment]
Definition
Number of falls the patient has experienced that resulted in bone fractures, joint dislocations, closed head injuries with altered consciousness, subdural hematoma.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Number of falls since admission or prior assessment - major injury
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 54857-8?
LOINC code 54857-8 identifies "Number of falls since admission or prior assessment - major injury [CMS Assessment]". Number of falls the patient has experienced that resulted in bone fractures, joint dislocations, closed head injuries with altered consciousness, subdural hematoma.
What does 54857-8 measure?
This code measures Number of falls since admission or prior assessment - major injury 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.