74470-6
ClinicalInjury severity score (ISS) body region [NTDS]
Definition
The Injury Severity Score (ISS) body region codes that reflect the patient's injuries. These body regions are: 1) Head or neck - including cervical spine, 2) Face - including the facial skeleton, nose, mouth, eyes and ears, 3) Chest - thoracic spine and diaphragm, 4) Abdomen or pelvic contents - abdominal organs and lumbar spine, 5) Extremities or pelvic girdle - pelvic skeleton, and 6) External. The ISS is calculated using the three most severely injured ISS body regions.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Injury severity score body region
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
NTDS
Details
Class
TRAUMA
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
ISS body region [NTDS]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74470-6?
LOINC code 74470-6 identifies "Injury severity score (ISS) body region [NTDS]". The Injury Severity Score (ISS) body region codes that reflect the patient's injuries. These body regions are: 1) Head or neck - including cervical spine, 2) Face - including the facial skeleton, nose, mouth, eyes and ears, 3) Chest - thoracic spine and diaphragm, 4) Abdomen or pelvic contents - abdominal organs and lumbar spine, 5) Extremities or pelvic girdle - pelvic skeleton, and 6) External. The ISS is calculated using the three most severely injured ISS body regions.
What does 74470-6 measure?
This code measures Injury severity score body region in ^Patient. It belongs to the TRAUMA 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.