70541-8
SurveysFunctional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Head and Neck Symptom Index Questionnaire - 10 items (FACIT - FHNSI) [FACIT]
Definition
For patients with Head & Neck cancer; a FACT-Head & Neck Symptom Index (a subset of the FACT-H&N containing 10 items)
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Functional assessment of cancer therapy - head and neck symptom index questionnaire - 10 items
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
FACIT
Details
Class
PANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 70541-8?
LOINC code 70541-8 identifies "Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Head and Neck Symptom Index Questionnaire - 10 items (FACIT - FHNSI) [FACIT]". For patients with Head & Neck cancer; a FACT-Head & Neck Symptom Index (a subset of the FACT-H&N containing 10 items)
What does 70541-8 measure?
This code measures Functional assessment of cancer therapy - head and neck symptom index questionnaire - 10 items in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH 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.