85646-8

LOINC code 85646-8 identifies "Level of consciousness - Alert (normal) during 3 day assessment [CAM.CMS]". This term is the CMS Assessment adaption of question 4 on the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM): "[Altered level of consciousness] Overall, how would you rate this patient's level of consciousness? (Alert [normal]; Vigilant [hyperalert, overly sensitive to environmental stimuli, startled very easily], Lethargic [drowsy, easily aroused]; Stupor [difficult to arouse]; Coma; [unarousable]; Uncertain)"

This code measures Level of consciousness - Alert (normal) during 3D assessment in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.CMS 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.