75891-2
ClinicalAbbreviated Injury Scale severity score AAAM
Definition
The Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS©) predot code [LOINC: 75890-4] is used to determine the AIS severity score, a 6 point ordinal scale where 1 = minor, 2 = moderate, 3 = serious, 4 = severe, 5 = critical, and 6 = maximal (injury is currently untreatable). The AIS severity score indicates the relative risk of "threat to life" in an average person who sustains the AIS coded injury as his or her only injury.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Abbreviated Injury Scale severity score
Property
Score
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
AAAM
Details
Class
TRAUMA
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
AIS severity score AAAM
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 75891-2?
LOINC code 75891-2 identifies "Abbreviated Injury Scale severity score AAAM". The Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS©) predot code [LOINC: 75890-4] is used to determine the AIS severity score, a 6 point ordinal scale where 1 = minor, 2 = moderate, 3 = serious, 4 = severe, 5 = critical, and 6 = maximal (injury is currently untreatable). The AIS severity score indicates the relative risk of "threat to life" in an average person who sustains the AIS coded injury as his or her only injury.
What does 75891-2 measure?
This code measures Abbreviated Injury Scale severity score 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.