75856-5

LOINC code 75856-5 identifies "Number of falls in the past 12 months [Reported]". Used to assess a patient's fall risk by inquiring about the number of prior falls a patient has had in the past 12 months. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, an electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) to be used in the CMS EHR Incentive Program for Meaningful Use.

This code measures Number of falls in the past 12Mo in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.GNHLTH class in the LOINC classification.

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.