72371-8
ClinicalAppearance of Wound base
Definition
Described as necrotic, sloughing, fibrinous, granulated, intact, approximated, etc. The wound bed appearance may or may not be differentiated from the wound edge, especially if the wound is healing well.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Appearance
Property
Aper
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Wound.base
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
H&P.PX
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Appearance Wnd base
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 72371-8?
LOINC code 72371-8 identifies "Appearance of Wound base". Described as necrotic, sloughing, fibrinous, granulated, intact, approximated, etc. The wound bed appearance may or may not be differentiated from the wound edge, especially if the wound is healing well.
What does 72371-8 measure?
This code measures Appearance in Wound.base. It belongs to the H&P.PX 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.